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Research Article

Depression, Self-Injury, and Suicidal Ideation: An Examination of the Risk Factors and Psychosocial Correlates Among Female College Students

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Pages 95-109 | Received 17 Feb 2023, Accepted 15 Jul 2023, Published online: 18 Jul 2023

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