The Effect of Problem Solving Therapy on Breast Cancer Women.
Background: Women with breast cancer experience major problems. One counseling method improving mental health is problem solving therapy (PST). Since psychological wellbeing is a measure of mental health, individuals with poor psychological wellbeing are subject to depression and anxiety. Therefore,...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Cancer Management Vol. 11; no. 9; pp. 1 - 9 |
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Medical Journals Commission of the Ministry of Health & Medical Education
Sep2018
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