Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 21-42 , February 2012

Prevention of Depression in the College Student Population: A Review of the Literature

  • Jenna L. Buchanan

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Jenna L. Buchanan, Doctoral Student, 1145 Kalone Way, Lexington, KY 40515-5432

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 21-42 , February 2012

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