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Ensuring Effective Mental Health Treatment in Real-World Settings and the Critical Role of Families

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Brannan, A.M. Ensuring Effective Mental Health Treatment in Real-World Settings and the Critical Role of Families. Journal of Child and Family Studies 12, 1–10 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021385223674

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