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VOLUME 7, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2004
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
RECURRENCE OF POSTPARTUM PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Women hospitalized with postpartum psychiatric disorders are found to be at risk for recurrence and rehospitalization.

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
Positive outcomes of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in children are found to be maintained over a long period of time and are associated with a reduced amount of subsequent substance use.

LONG-TERM IMPACT OF RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Patients with residual symptoms after remission from depression are found, long-term, to experience a greater number of periods of depressive symptoms and greater overall impairment in social functioning.

REDUCING PARTNER VIOLENCE WITH COUPLES THERAPY FOR ALCOHOLISM
Behavioral couples therapy for alcoholism is associated with reduced partner violence.

OF NOTE
Content of T-Rated Video Games

ETCETERA
Illnesses and Conditions Caused by Cigarette Smoking

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
ANTIDEPRESSANT USE AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
The prevalence of antidepressant prescriptions for children 18 and under was found to increase from a rate of almost 1.6% in 1998 to a rate of almost 2.4% in 2002.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
In the Pipeline: vagus nerve stimulation therapy as an adjunctive treatment for treatment-resistant depression

ASSESSMENT
Sleep Diaries

RESOURCES
Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials.