Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 80, Issue 2 , Pages 273-283 , June 2004

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, light therapy, and their combination in treating seasonal affective disorder

  • Kelly J Rohan

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    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA
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  • Kathryn Tierney Lindsey

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    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA
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  • Kathryn A Roecklein

      Affiliations

    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA
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  • Timothy J Lacy

      Affiliations

    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Department of Family Medicine, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA

Received 11 July 2002 ,Accepted 6 January 2003.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 80, Issue 2 , Pages 273-283 , June 2004

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