Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 2 , Pages 253-258 , 15 October 2004

Evidence for continuing neuropsychological impairments in depression

Received 11 July 2003 ,Accepted 17 October 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2003.10.009

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 2 , Pages 253-258 , 15 October 2004

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