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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2    FEBRUARY 2007
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
RISK FACTORS FOR RECURRENT MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN
In a review of research, factors associated with an increased risk for recurrent maltreatment of children were identified.

TREATMENT OUTCOME IN PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION AND PERSONALITY DISORDER
A meta-analysis finds that depression treatment outcome is poorer in patients with both depression and personality disorder than in patients with depression alone.

DAYTIME WETTING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
A higher rate of psychological problems is found in children with daytime wetting, compared to those without daytime wetting.

TREATMENTS FOR SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
In patients with seasonal affective disorder, naturalistic dawn simulation and high-density negative air ionization delivered during the final hours of sleep are found to be effective alternatives to postawakening bright light therapy.

QUICKSTATS
Homelessness

Tobacco Use Among Adolescents

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
CORTICOSTEROID-INDUCED PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS
Mania and other psychiatric symptoms are common adverse effects of corticosteroids.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Approval (first-time generic): Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride -- generic Focalin

Approval (over-the-counter): "alli" (orlistat) weight loss aid for overweight adults -- lower dose version of Xenical (which available by prescription only)

ASSESSMENT
Psychological Adjustment to Separation Test (PAST)

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