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Research Progress on Baduanjin Qigong for Depression Prevention and Treatment in the Last Decade

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|Nov 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 169 - 182
Submitted on: Aug 20, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 24, 2025
Published on: Nov 2, 2025
Published by: International Platform on Mental Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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