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Applying behavioural activation (BA) and simulation-based learning (SBL) approaches to enhance MSW students’ competence in suicide risk assessment, prevention, and intervention (SRAPI)

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Pages 511-530 | Received 26 May 2021, Accepted 17 Aug 2021, Published online: 17 Sep 2021

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