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Depression - Symptom Evaluation - References

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Mar 10, 2023

References:

Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2012
Clinical depression Causes - (http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Depression/Pages/Causes.aspx)

Published on Aug 17, 2012
Last Updated on Mar 10, 2023

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