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Original Articles

A pilot trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults residing in long-term care facilities

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Pages 766-773 | Received 23 Nov 2015, Accepted 11 Feb 2016, Published online: 04 Mar 2016

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