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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 7    JULY 2007
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.

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.

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.

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.