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The context of psychotrauma among distinct trauma-exposed populations

Caring for the mental health of humanitarian volunteers in traumatic contexts: the importance of organisational support

Cuidando la salud mental de los voluntarios humanitarios en contextos traumáticos: La importancia del apoyo organizacional

关怀创伤环境中的人道主义志愿者的心理健康:组织支持的重要性

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Article: 1694811 | Received 26 Aug 2019, Accepted 22 Oct 2019, Published online: 03 Dec 2019

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