Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 73, Issue 3 , Pages 211-221 , February 2003

Is there a relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder?

Received 17 June 2000 ,Revised 7 March 2002 ,Accepted 15 March 2002.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
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