Protection from depression following emotional maltreatment: The unique role of positive schemas

International Journal of Cognitive Therapy

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 327-343

  Lumley, Margaret N ^a   McArthur, Brae Anne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Cognitive vulnerability; Depression; Emotional maltreatment; Positive schemas; Resilience

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013469478     PISSN: 19371209     EISSN: 19371217     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/ijct_2016_09_14     Document Type: Article

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