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Research Papers

The role of empowerment and quality of life in depression severity among unemployed people with affective disorders receiving mental healthcare

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Pages 1807-1813 | Received 09 Nov 2015, Accepted 07 Jul 2016, Published online: 16 Aug 2016

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