Using Psychological Artificial Intelligence (Tess) to Relieve Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

Fulmer, Russell, Joerin, Angela, Gentile, Breanna, Lakerink, Lysanne, Rauws, Michiel·2018·JMIR Mental Health
DOI 10.2196/preprints.9782

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