Reducing subclinical symptoms of anxiety and depression: A comparison of two college courses

American Journal of Health Education

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 158-164

  Brown, Stephen L ^a   Schiraldi, Glenn R ^b  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 84973514734     PISSN: 19325037     EISSN: 21683751     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2004.10603632     Document Type: Article

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