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Structural characteristics of the macroeconomy and mental health: Implications for primary prevention research

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Cahill, J. Structural characteristics of the macroeconomy and mental health: Implications for primary prevention research. Am J Commun Psychol 11, 553–571 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00896805

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