Benefits of Expressive Writing in Lowering Rumination and Depressive Symptoms

Gortner, Eva-Maria, Rude, Stephanie S., Pennebaker, James W.·2006·Behavior Therapy
DOI 10.1016/j.beth.2006.01.004

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