Chapter 19. Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
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by David Myers and Nathan DeWall
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Thinking Critically About: Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
Our lifestyle affects our mental health. And making positive lifestyle changes can greatly benefit us. (This infographic is from Psychology in Everyday Life, 5th Edition, Chapter 14.)
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Question 19.1
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Question 19.2
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