Cranial electrotherapy stimulation for the treatment of depression

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

Volumn 48, Issue 11, 2010, Pages 37-42

  Gunther, Mary ^a   Phillips, Kenneth D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

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EID: 78649373227     PISSN: 02793695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20100701-01     Document Type: Article

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