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Suicide reduction and prevention: Strategies and interventions

Stephen Palmer City University, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK; Centre for Stress Management, 156 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DH, UK
Pages 341-352 | Published online: 17 Jun 2010

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