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Empirical Studies

Qualitative inquiry into the experience of suicide loss, aftereffects and coping strategies of suicide-bereaved Greek-speaking parents in Cyprus

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Article: 2265671 | Received 17 Oct 2022, Accepted 28 Sep 2023, Published online: 07 Oct 2023

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