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TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF YOUTH DEPRESSION

Evaluation of a Group Cognitive-Behavioral Depression Prevention Program for Young Adolescents: A Randomized Effectiveness Trial

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Pages 621-639 | Published online: 13 Aug 2012

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