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. 2026 Apr 7;33(2):e70272. doi: 10.1002/cpp.70272

Correction to ‘Psychotherapists’ Perspectives and Support Needs in Treating Patients With Disabilities: Results From an Online Survey’

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Hardt, B. , Donauer M., Dürr K., and Michalak J.. (2025). Psychotherapists’ Perspectives and Support Needs in Treating Patients With Disabilities: Results From an Online Survey. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 32, no. 5: e70159. 10.1002/cpp.70159.

In the published version of this article, inaccuracies were identified in several entries in the reference list. The reference information has been corrected accordingly. These corrections do not affect the scientific integrity, results or conclusions of the article.

The authors apologize for this error.

Reference Corrections

The table below presents the corrected reference information and, where applicable, corresponding in‐text citation updates. The scientific integrity and conclusions of the article remain unchanged.

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Hardt, B., Heidenreich, T., Hunger‐Schoppe, C., Adam, N., Heinen, J., Hopf, J., Röhlig, A., & Michalak, J. (2025a). Barriers and accessibility‐improving strategies in mental health services for persons with hearing or vision impairments: Perspectives from professionals and clients – A qualitative interview study. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.70006 [already part of the published reference list]

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