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EMPIRICAL PAPERS

Dropout from interpersonal psychotherapy for mental health disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 870-881 | Received 20 Mar 2018, Accepted 28 Jun 2018, Published online: 13 Jul 2018

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