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Psychosocial Treatments for Depression with Adult Latinos

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Bernal, G., Reyes, M.L. (2008). Psychosocial Treatments for Depression with Adult Latinos. In: Gullotta, T., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S. (eds) Depression in Latinos. Issues in Children's and Families' Lives, vol 8. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78512-7_9

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