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Published on in Vol 16, No 6 (2014): June

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Web-Based Positive Psychology Program for Youth Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Web-Based Positive Psychology Program for Youth Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Web-Based Positive Psychology Program for Youth Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors of this article:

Vijaya Manicavasagar1 Author Orcid Image ;   Deserae Horswood1 ;   Rowan Burckhardt1 ;   Alistair Lum1 Author Orcid Image ;   Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic2 ;   Gordon Parker2 Author Orcid Image
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