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EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 7, NUMBER 11   NOVEMBER 2004
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
TREATMENT OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, alone or combined with pharmacotherapy, is found to be more effective than pharmacotherapy alone in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents.

RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Among patients in remission from a depressive episode, residual symptoms of depression are found to be common and persistent, even with adequate levels of antidepressant medication.

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG CAREGIVERS OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Among patients with major depression who are in remission and who are receiving continuation antidepressant treatment, comorbid medical illness is found to be associated with relapse.

HALLUCINATIONS, DELUSIONS, AND THE ONSET OF A PSYCHOTIC DISORDER
The development of delusional ideation following hallucinatory experiences is found to increase the risk of the development of a psychotic disorder.

WEIGHT MAINTENANCE AFTER TREATMENT FOR OBESITY
Dichotomous thinking and maximum lifetime weight are found to predict weight regain following weight loss in obese individuals.

OF NOTE
Interventions to Prevent or Reduce Violent Behavior by Children and Adolescents

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
ANTIDEPRESSANT-INDUCED MANIA
The likelihood of having a manic conversion while being treated with antidepressants is found to vary with age of patient and type of antidepressant.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Approval (new indication) of Abilify (aripiprazole). Indication: treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder

Approval (first-time generic). Citalopram hydrobromide -- generic of Celexa

ASSESSMENT
Vancouver Obsessional Compulsive Inventory (VOCI)

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