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Original Articles

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for depression by computer vs. therapist: Patient experiences and therapeutic processes

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Pages 218-231 | Received 26 Sep 2011, Accepted 12 Jan 2013, Published online: 07 Feb 2013

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