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Research Article

The Relationship Between Depression and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: The Mediating Roles of Distress Intolerance and Perceived Social Support, the Moderating Role of Gender

Pages 882-895 | Received 07 Aug 2023, Accepted 03 Oct 2023, Published online: 10 Oct 2023

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