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Testing Mechanisms of Change for Text Message–Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Randomized Clinical Trial for Young Adult Depression

Testing Mechanisms of Change for Text Message–Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Randomized Clinical Trial for Young Adult Depression

Authors of this article:

Michael J Mason1 Author Orcid Image ;   J Douglas Coatsworth1 Author Orcid Image ;   Nikola Zaharakis1 Author Orcid Image ;   Michael Russell2 Author Orcid Image ;   Aaron Brown3 Author Orcid Image ;   Sydney McKinstry1 Author Orcid Image
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