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Original Research
Defense Mechanisms and Common Psychiatric Disorders
April 28, 2025
Individuals with mood, anxiety, or substance use disorders generally had a higher prevalence of defense mechanisms than those with no disorders. Defense mechanisms and psychiatric disorders represent correlated but...