The functions of self-mutilation.

@article{Suyemoto1998TheFO,
  title={The functions of self-mutilation.},
  author={Karen L. Suyemoto},
  journal={Clinical psychology review},
  year={1998},
  volume={18 5},
  pages={
          531-54
        }
}
  • K. Suyemoto
  • Published 1 August 1998
  • Psychology
  • Clinical psychology review
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