Single case study of EEG asymmetry biofeedback for depression: An independent replication in an adolescent

Journal of Neurotherapy

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 28-35

  Earnest, Carolyn ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0342510679     PISSN: 10874208     EISSN: 1530017X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J184v03n02_04     Document Type: Article

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