Risk and resources for depression in later life

Journal of Public Mental Health

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 32-42

  Godfrey, Mary ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 67349195657     PISSN: 17465729     EISSN: 20428731     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17465729200500016     Document Type: Review

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