The usefulness of the Mini-Mult in a community mental health setting was investigated. The scale was administered to male and female suicidals, nonsuicidals, alcoholics, nonalcoholics, suicidal alcoholics, and suicidal nonalcoholics. The results indicate that the Mini-Mult may have some utility in a community mental health setting.
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