Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 2 , Pages 291-296 , 15 October 2004

Is the type of remission after a major depressive episode an important risk factor to relapses in a 4-year follow up?

Received 30 May 2003 ,Revised 18 November 2003 ,Accepted 19 November 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2003.11.008

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 2 , Pages 291-296 , 15 October 2004

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