Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 7-14 , January 2009

Evolution of Child Mental Health Services in Primary Care

  • Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH, Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
    • ,
  • Jack Stevens, PhD

Received 2 June 2008 ,Accepted 24 November 2008.

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