EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 10, NUMBER 7 JULY 2007
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| TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS |
| MILITARY SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH |
| Among active military personnel, exposure to combat and the witnessing of atrocities are each found to be associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders and self-perceived need for treatment.
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| SUDDEN GAINS IN COGNITIVE THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION |
| "Sudden gains" in cognitive therapy for depression are found to be associated with improved outcome, including a decreased likelihood of relapse.
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| PERSONALITY DISORDER AND THE OUTCOME OF TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION |
| In patients with major depressive disorder, the presence of a persistent personality disorder is found to be associated with a lower likelihood of remission from depression and with greater impairment in psychosocial functioning.
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| QUICKSTATS |
| Substance Use and Abuse at Colleges |
| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE |
| ADDING LITHIUM TO AN ANTIDEPRESSANT IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION |
| In cases of inadequate response to antidepressant treatment of depression, adding lithium is found to be beneficial. |
| FDA NEWS AND REVIEW |
| Approval: (new drug): Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules. Indication: treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| Approval: (new indication): Lyrica (pregabalin) Capsules. New Indication: management of fibromyalgia |
| ASSESSMENT |
| Advance Warning of Relapse (AWARE) Questionnaire |
| RESOURCES |
| Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials. |