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Articles

Mindful Self-Hypnosis Combined with Resistance Training to Reduce Perceived Stress and Improve Other Psychological Factors in Female College Students

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Pages 254-273 | Received 27 Oct 2023, Accepted 05 Mar 2024, Published online: 16 May 2024

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