Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 5 , Pages 490-498 , November 2009

Improving Treatment Seeking Among Adolescents with Depression: Understanding Readiness for Treatment

Received 14 July 2008 ,Accepted 6 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.005

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 5 , Pages 490-498 , November 2009

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