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The prognosis of depression in old age: Outcome six to eight years after clinical treatment

M. L. Stek Valeriusclinic, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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E. van Exel Leids University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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W. van Tilburg Valeriusclinic, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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R. G. J. Westendorp Leids University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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A. T. F. Beekman Valeriusclinic, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Pages 282-285 | Published online: 09 Jun 2010

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