Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 168-175 , May 2010

Preliminary Examination of a New Mental Health Screener in a Pediatric Sample

  • Cynthia M. Hartung, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Cynthia M. Hartung, PhD, University of Wyoming, Department of Psychology, Department #3415, 1000 East University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071
  • ,
  • Elizabeth K. Lefler, PhD

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 This project was one of the requirements for Elizabeth K. Lefler's master's degree in clinical psychology at Oklahoma State University.

PII: S0891-5245(09)00173-4

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.05.006

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 168-175 , May 2010