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Mental health service interventions for left-behind children in mainland China: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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  • Wang, Miao
  • Sokol, Rebeccah
  • Luan, Hui
  • Perron, Brian E.
  • Victor, Bryan G.
  • Wu, Shiyou

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Left-behind children (LBC) are an at-risk population in China with emerging mental health needs. This study aimed to systematically review experimental studies of interventions that promote mental health wellbeing of LBC in mainland China.

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  • Wang, Miao & Sokol, Rebeccah & Luan, Hui & Perron, Brian E. & Victor, Bryan G. & Wu, Shiyou, 2020. "Mental health service interventions for left-behind children in mainland China: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 117(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:117:y:2020:i:c:s0190740920305909
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105304
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    1. Jason Hung, 2023. "Policy-Oriented Examination of Left-Behind Children’s Health and Well-Being in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-12, March.

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