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Letter to the Editor

The psychological impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on children: addressing the need for ongoing mental health support and global humanitarian response

El impacto psicológico del terremoto de Turquía-Siria en los niños: abordando la necesidad de un apoyo continuo a la salud mental y una respuesta humanitaria mundial

土耳其-叙利亚地震对儿童的心理影响:满足持续心理健康支持和全球人道主义应对的需求

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Article: 2249788 | Received 23 May 2023, Accepted 12 Aug 2023, Published online: 08 Sep 2023

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