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Physical chronic diseases often co-occur with mental health problems and illnesses. To further explore this relationship, we have developed several resources in collaboration with the\u00a0Canadian Partnership Against Cancer<\/a>, including a\u00a0scoping review<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Quick Facts on Mental Health and Chronic Disease<\/a>\u00a0and Mental Health and Cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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