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Research Article

Effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

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Pages 2186-2203 | Received 06 Aug 2020, Accepted 29 Apr 2021, Published online: 02 Jun 2021

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