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PSYCHIATRY IN THE REGION

The ongoing development of community mental health services in Japan: utilizing strengths and opportunities

Chee Ng Associate Professor and Director, International Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and St Vincent's Mental Health, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Yutaro Setoya Division Chief, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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Asuka Koyama Researcher, Department of Mental Health Administration, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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Tadashi Takeshima Director, Department of Mental Health Administration, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
Pages 57-62 | Published online: 30 Dec 2009

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