Document Type : Letter to Editor

Authors

1 College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos Nigeria

Abstract

The human experience of suffering has never been more prominent than in this period when the world is recovering from a global pandemic that affected people irrespective of age, race, or social and economic condition.

Highlights

How to Cite: Bella-Awusah T, Onaga A. Improving Resilience in Youth During Difficult Times. Int. J. School. Health. 2023;10(2):106-107. doi: 10.30476/ INTJSH.2023.98443.1300.

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