Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 371-376 , December 2007

Detecting and Treating Depression among Adolescents Presenting for Reproductive Care: Realizing Opportunities

  • M.B. Huff, PhD
    • ,
  • G. Abuzz, MD
    • ,
  • H. Omar, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Hatim Omar, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Kentucky, 740 S. Limestone St., Lexington, Kentucky 40536

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.04.010

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 371-376 , December 2007

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