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Mental illnesses come in many different shapes and forms. The term ‘mental illness’ may be used to describe something relatively short-lived, a problem manageable enough that a family doctor might be the only health professional called on for help. Or it might denote a major illness, or one of lasting duration, for which several specialist services may be needed.
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Walton, J.A. (2001). The Lived Experience of Mental Illness. In: Toombs, S.K. (eds) Handbook of Phenomenology and Medicine. Philosophy and Medicine, vol 68. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0536-4_15
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