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Metacognitions in generalized anxiety disorder: theoretical and practical perspectives

Colin van der Heiden PsyQ, Outpatient Treatment Centre, Max Euwelaan 70, 3062 MA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. [email protected]
Pages 135-141 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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