Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 76, Issue 1 , Pages 69-78 , September 2003

Positive life change and remission of non-psychotic mental illness: A competing outcomes approach

Received 8 November 2001 ,Revised 28 January 2002 ,Accepted 11 February 2002.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 76, Issue 1 , Pages 69-78 , September 2003

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