Mental Health Status of Tribal Adolescents in India: Need for Research

Authors

  • Vaibhav Gharat GMERS Medical College, Valsad, India
  • Sunil Nayak GMERS Medical College, Valsad, India

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https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.130920222401

Keywords:

Mental Health, Tribal, Adolescents, India

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2022-09-30

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Gharat V, Nayak S. Mental Health Status of Tribal Adolescents in India: Need for Research. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2022 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 16];13(09):582-3. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/2401

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