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Navigating the Labyrinth of Fear: How We Learn to Avoid Threats
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Shattered Minds: Unveiling Mental Health Struggles Among Yushu Earthquake Survivors
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The Emotional Quicksand: How Stress and Emotions Influence Eating Habits in Young Chinese Women.
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Understanding Trauma in Young Hearts: A Journey Through the Child PTSD Checklist in South Africa
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