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Research Article

Emotion regulation strategies on psychological distress and psychological well-being of caregivers of mentally challenged children: moderating role of social support

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Pages 79-91 | Received 19 Oct 2022, Accepted 22 Nov 2023, Published online: 12 Dec 2023

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