The psychological health benefits of accepting negative emotions and thoughts: Laboratory, diary, and longitudinal evidence

Ford, Brett Q., Lam, Phoebe, John, Oliver P., Mauss, Iris B.·2018·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
DOI 10.1037/pspp0000157

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