Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 1 , Pages 61-70 , 1 October 2004

A dual vulnerability hypothesis for seasonal depression is supported by the seasonal pattern assessment questionnaire in relation to the temperament and character inventory of personality in a general population

  • Jayanti Chotai

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +46-90-785 0000; fax: +46-90-135324.
    • Division of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences, University Hospital of Umeå, SE-901 85Umeå, Sweden
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  • Kristina Smedh

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    • Division of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences, University Hospital of Umeå, SE-901 85Umeå, Sweden
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  • Lars-Göran Nilsson

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    • Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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  • Rolf Adolfsson

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    • Division of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences, University Hospital of Umeå, SE-901 85Umeå, Sweden

Received 9 May 2003 ,Revised 29 September 2003 ,Accepted 29 September 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2003.09.008

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 1 , Pages 61-70 , 1 October 2004

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