Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 81, Issue 1 , Pages 23-28 , July 2004

How common is seasonal affective disorder in temperate Australia? A comparison of BDI and SPAQ estimates

Received 8 January 2003 ,Revised 11 July 2003 ,Accepted 14 July 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0165-0327(03)00197-6

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 81, Issue 1 , Pages 23-28 , July 2004

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