Cognitive-behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder: A review and future directions

International Journal of Cognitive Therapy

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 349-362

  Greenberg, Jennifer L ^a   Wilhelm, Sabine ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United States)

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EID: 84855554777     PISSN: 19371209     EISSN: 19371217     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/ijct.2011.4.4.349     Document Type: Article

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