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Expert's concerns about child mental health services

04-11-2007 · University of Bath

One of the UK's leading experts takes a critical look at child mental health services by examining the evidence, practice and future of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) at a public lecture (6.15pm Tuesday 18 April 2007).

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