EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 7, NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2004
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| 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
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| 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. |