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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
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Research Article

‘Beautifully masked’: hidden tragedies at the heart of Mental Health Act assessments in England

Pages 117-127 | Received 13 Aug 2023, Accepted 29 Jan 2024, Published online: 04 Mar 2024

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