Engaging survivors of intimate partner violence in research brings valuable perspectives that can drive meaningful improvements in mental health services.
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Moghimi, E., Hilton, N.Z. Transforming women’s mental health services through co-research with survivors of intimate partner violence. Nat. Mental Health 3, 164–166 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-00379-y
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