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The role and impact of social relationships upon well-being reported by mental health service users: A qualitative study

Gill Green 1Department of Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester
,
Catherine Hayes 2North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
,
David Dickinson 2North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
,
Andy Whittaker 3Mind‘s Formal Advocacy Scheme. Colchester, Essex, UK
&
Barry Gilheany 3Mind‘s Formal Advocacy Scheme. Colchester, Essex, UK
Pages 565-579 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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