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Original Articles

Relations Between Thwarted Belongingness, Perceived Burdensomeness, and History of Suicide Attempts and Readiness for Mental Health Treatment in High-Risk Veterans, Reserves, and Active Duty Service Members

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Pages 326-333 | Received 22 Jun 2017, Accepted 29 May 2018, Published online: 27 Oct 2018

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