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Major Article

Self-compassion and suicidal behavior in college students: Serial indirect effects via depression and wellness behaviors

, MA, , PhD & , PhD
Pages 114-122 | Received 15 Sep 2016, Accepted 06 Aug 2017, Published online: 25 Oct 2017

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