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Research Article

The social networks of persons with severe mental illness in in-patient settings and supported community settings

David Brunt School of Health Sciences & Social Work, Vaxjo University, Sweden
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Lars Hansson School of Health Sciences & Social Work, Vaxjo University, Sweden
Pages 611-621 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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