Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2004

Late onset dysthymic disorder and major depression differ from early onset dysthymic disorder and major depression in elderly outpatients

Received 2 June 2002 ,Accepted 2 August 2002.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2004

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