A cognitive neuroscience account of posttraumatic stress disorder and its treatment.

@article{Brewin2001ACN,
  title={A cognitive neuroscience account of posttraumatic stress disorder and its treatment.},
  author={Chris R. Brewin},
  journal={Behaviour research and therapy},
  year={2001},
  volume={39 4},
  pages={
          373-93
        }
}
  • C. Brewin
  • Published 1 April 2001
  • Psychology, Biology
  • Behaviour research and therapy
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