Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 384-392 , November 2006

Adolescent Depression: A Metasynthesis

  • Edith “Emma” Dundon, MS, RN, CPNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Emma Dundon, University of Connecticut School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd, U2026, Storrs, CT 06269-2026

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PII: S0891-5245(06)00145-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.02.010

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 384-392 , November 2006

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