From The Journal of Family Practice:  
Spotting—and treating—PTSD in primary care
February 2010
Combat, sexual assault, and random violence have left millions of Americans with PTSD. The authors highlight a brief (4-question) screen to help family physicians detect patients at high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder, and offer guidance on the role of primary care providers in PTSD treatment.
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From Current Psychiatry:  
Borderline personality disorder,
bipolar disorder, or both?
January 2010
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder are frequently confused with each other, in part because of their considerable symptomatic overlap. Careful attention to conceptual distinctions and patient history may reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.
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Late-life depression: Managing mood
in patients with vascular disease
December 2009
Newly diagnosed major depressive disorder in patients ages 65 and older often has a vascular component. Prominent psychomotor retardation, apathy, and pronounced disability are hallmarks of late-life vascular depression. For many patients, first-line treatments are psychosocial interventions or SSRIs; for some, electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation may be appropriate.
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PLUS … 
Mental health in the news:
Recent headlines in primary care and psychiatry

Study Explores Links
Between Obesity and Depression
Meta-analysis confirms that obesity increases risk of depression and vice versa…March 5 (HealthDay News).
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Improves Pregnancy Outcomes
Approach reduces symptoms, with a response rate similar to other depression treatments…March 1 (HealthDay News).
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Risk of Mental Illness Higher
If Both Parents Mentally Ill
Research suggests information may be useful for personal decision making…March 2 (HealthDay News).
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