Effects of constructive worry, imagery distraction, and gratitude interventions on sleep quality: A pilot trial

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 193-206

  Digdon, Nancy ^a   Koble, Amy ^a  

^a MACEWAN UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Self help; Sleep; University students; Worry

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859626470     PISSN: 17580846     EISSN: 17580854     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1758-0854.2011.01049.x     Document Type: Article

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