A conceptual framework for developing and implementing effective policy in children's mental health

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 11-18

  Friedman, Robert M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 0037353154     PISSN: 10634266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/106342660301100103     Document Type: Article

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