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Biopsychology of Physical Activity in People with Schizophrenia: An Integrative Perspective on Barriers and Intervention Strategies

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Pages 2917-2926 | Received 18 Oct 2022, Accepted 02 Dec 2022, Published online: 15 Dec 2022

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