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Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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21(3): 178-83, jul.-set. 1999.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-251611
ABSTRACT
This article presents an overview of pathological self-injurious behavior (SIB). Historical and cultural aspects, epidemiology, classifications and clinical aspects and pathogenesis are described. The importance of comprehensive assessment of symptomatology and functions of SIB for treatment planning are discussed