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A meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder: an examination of efficacy, moderators, and mediators

Joshua CurtissDepartment of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, USAView further author information
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Leigh AndrewsDepartment of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, USAView further author information
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Michelle DavisThe University of Texas at Austin, Department of Psychology and Institute for Mental Health Research, Austin, USAView further author information
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Jasper SmitsThe University of Texas at Austin, Department of Psychology and Institute for Mental Health Research, Austin, USAView further author information
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Stefan G. HofmannDepartment of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 243-251 | Received 02 Jul 2016, Accepted 19 Jan 2017, Published online: 01 Feb 2017

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