Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression: A Commentary

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 271-274

  Hollon, Steven D ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Avoidance behaviors; Behavior therapy; Cognitive therapy; Contextual approach; Depression treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 0011009356     PISSN: 09695893     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/clipsy.8.3.271     Document Type: Review

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