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Promoting Psychosocial Adjustment and Stress Management in First-Year College Students: The Benefits of Engagement in a Psychosocial Wellness Seminar

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Pages 75-86 | Received 01 Jun 2012, Accepted 28 Nov 2012, Published online: 14 Feb 2013

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