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Advances in Mental Health
Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention
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Can mental health legal representation and advocacy contribute to personal recovery?

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Pages 129-140 | Received 03 Oct 2017, Accepted 21 May 2018, Published online: 11 Jun 2018

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