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Basic Research Article

Cumulative stressful events and mental health in young adults after 10 years of Wenchuan earthquake: the role of social support

Eventos estresantes acumulativos y salud mental en adultos jóvenes luego de 10 años del terremoto de Wenchuan: el papel del apoyo social

汶川地震10年后年轻人的累积应激事件和心理健康:社会支持的作用

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Article: 2189399 | Received 11 Sep 2022, Accepted 13 Feb 2023, Published online: 21 Mar 2023

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