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Mobile Mental Wellness Training for Stress Management: Feasibility and Design Implications Based on a One-Month Field Study

Mobile Mental Wellness Training for Stress Management: Feasibility and Design Implications Based on a One-Month Field Study

Mobile Mental Wellness Training for Stress Management: Feasibility and Design Implications Based on a One-Month Field Study

Authors of this article:

Aino Ahtinen1 ;   Elina Mattila1 Author Orcid Image ;   Pasi Välkkynen1 ;   Kirsikka Kaipainen1 ;   Toni Vanhala1 ;   Miikka Ermes1 Author Orcid Image ;   Essi Sairanen2 Author Orcid Image ;   Tero Myllymäki2 ;   Raimo Lappalainen2
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