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Research Article

Using engagement in sustainable construction to improve mental health and social connection in disadvantaged and hard to reach groups: a new green care approach

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Pages 350-357 | Received 12 May 2019, Accepted 14 Oct 2019, Published online: 10 Feb 2020

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