Perceived connections between information and communication technology use and mental symptoms among young adults - a qualitative study.

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Published in BMC Public Health on February 12, 2010

Authors

Sara Thomée1, Lotta Dellve, Annika Härenstam, Mats Hagberg

Author Affiliations

1: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sahlgrenska School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. sara.thomee@amm.gu.se

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