A Multidimensional Wellness Group Therapy Program for Veterans With Comorbid Psychiatric and Medical Conditions

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 120-127

  Perlman, Lawrence M ^a   Cohen, Jay L ^b,c   Altiere, Matthew J ^d   Brennan, Julie A ^e   Brown, Scott R ^f   Mainka, Jennifer Boss ^g   Diroff, Christopher R ^h  

^a VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM   (United States)

^b VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^c WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM   (United States)

^e UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO   (United States)

^f Heritage Valley Health System   (United States)

^g EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^h UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

group therapy; positive psychology; serious mental illness; veterans; wellness

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950925968     PISSN: 07357028     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0018800     Document Type: Article

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