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Meta-analysis of the efficacy and acceptability of cognitive-behavioural therapy for Arab adult populations experiencing anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder

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Pages 412-430 | Received 06 Dec 2017, Accepted 14 Feb 2018, Published online: 01 May 2018

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