Perceiving a problem-solving task as a threat and suicidal behavior in adolescents

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 9, 2007, Pages 1010-1034

  Orbach, Israel ^a   Blomenson, Rachel ^b   Mikulincer, Mario ^a   Gilboa Schechtman, Eva ^a   Rogolsky, Micha ^c   Retzoni, Gidon ^d  

^a BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY   (Israel)

^b Nes Ziona Mental Health Center   (Israel)

^c MENTAL HEALTH CENTER   (Israel)

^d SHALVATA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER   (Israel)

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EID: 36448978889     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2007.26.9.1010     Document Type: Article

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