Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 65, Issue 2 , Pages 145-153 , July 2001

Group cognitive behavioral therapy for bipolar disorder: a feasibility and effectiveness study

Received 13 August 1999 ,Revised 9 June 2000

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 65, Issue 2 , Pages 145-153 , July 2001