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Original Research

Multiple forms of discrimination, mental distress, and well-being among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer individuals: The role of brooding

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Pages 86-111 | Received 18 Sep 2020, Accepted 03 Jun 2022, Published online: 11 Jul 2022

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