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The Mediating Role of Early Maladaptive Schemas in the Relationship between Childhood Traumatic Events and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Older Adults (>64 Years)

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Pages 141-158 | Received 27 Jun 2019, Accepted 23 Aug 2019, Published online: 06 Sep 2019

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