Ensuring equitable access to mental health benefits for patients with severe mental illnesses in less developed rural areas in Northeastern China

Yubin Chen; Yuqiu Zhou

doi:10.1016/j.hcr.2025.100019

Healthcare and Rehabilitation ›› 2025, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (2) : 100019 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcr.2025.100019

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Ensuring equitable access to mental health benefits for patients with severe mental illnesses in less developed rural areas in Northeastern China

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Yubin Chen, Yuqiu Zhou. Ensuring equitable access to mental health benefits for patients with severe mental illnesses in less developed rural areas in Northeastern China. Healthcare and Rehabilitation, 2025, 1(2): 100019 DOI:10.1016/j.hcr.2025.100019

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