Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 219-226 , March 2004

Prevalence of seasonal affective disorder in primary care; a comparison of the seasonal health questionnaire and the seasonal pattern assessment questionnaire

  • Chris Thompson

      Affiliations

    • Community Clinical Sciences Research Division, University of Southampton, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brinton’s Terrace, Southampton SO19 4YP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Susan Thompson

      Affiliations

    • Local Secure Unit, West London Mental Health Trust, Uxbridge Road, Southall, London UB1 3EU, UK
    • ,
  • Rachel Smith

      Affiliations

    • Community Clinical Sciences Research Division, University of Southampton, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brinton’s Terrace, Southampton SO19 4YP, UK

Received 18 January 2002 ,Revised 2 August 2002 ,Accepted 16 August 2002.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 78, Issue 3 , Pages 219-226 , March 2004

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