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What happens to social relationships in early psychosis? A phenomenological study of young people's experiences

Elspeth MacDonald School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria; Mater Centre for Service Research in Mental Health, Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service, BrisbaneCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kirsten Sauer School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria
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Linsey Howie School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria
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Dianne Albiston Early Psychosis Intervention Centre (EPPIC), ORYGEN Youth Health, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Pages 129-143 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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