Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 119, Issue 1 , Pages 1-8 , December 2009

A meta-analysis of depression severity and cognitive function

Received 26 January 2009 ,Revised 16 April 2009 ,Accepted 16 April 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2009.04.022

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 119, Issue 1 , Pages 1-8 , December 2009

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