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Evidence-Based Treatment of Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Eric A. Storch
  • Michael Larson
  • Jennifer Adkins
  • Gary R. Geffken
  • Tanya K. Murphy
  • Wayne K. Goodman
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Adolescent Psychiatry Compulsive Behavior Anxious Arousal Exposure Exercise Compulsive Hoarding 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Eric A. Storch
    • 1
    • 2
  • Michael Larson
    • 3
  • Jennifer Adkins
    • 1
  • Gary R. Geffken
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
  • Tanya K. Murphy
    • 1
  • Wayne K. Goodman
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Florida
  2. 2.Department of PediatricsUniversity of Florida
  3. 3.Department of Clinical and Health PsychologyUniversity of Florida

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