Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 66, Issue 2 , Pages 139-146 , October 2001

Untreated short-term course of major depression: a meta-analysis of outcomes from studies using wait-list control groups

Received 7 April 2000 ,Accepted 31 July 2000.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 66, Issue 2 , Pages 139-146 , October 2001

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