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Editorial
. 2007 Jun 2;334(7604):1121-2.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39225.539803.80.

Mental health consequences of long term conflict

Graeme McDonald
Editorial

Mental health consequences of long term conflict

Graeme McDonald. BMJ. .

Abstract

Survivors of chronic trauma need good mental health services and much more

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: GM is chairman of the voluntary Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health, a body that receives government funding for mental health promotion and educational activities.

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