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Caseload factors and the psychological well-being of community mental health staff

Belinda Walsh 1Community Health Care Service (North Derbyshire) NHS Trust, Walton Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Sue Walsh 2Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK
Pages 67-78 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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