@article{ref1,
title="The plight of chronic self-mutilators",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="1988",
author="Favazza, Armando R. and Conterio, K.",
volume="24",
number="1",
pages="22-30",
abstract="Self-mutilation is a more common behavior than generally realized; its prevalence may be 750 per 100,000. From the responses of 250 subjects to a Self-Harm Behavior Survey we have learned that self-mutilation typically begins in early adolescence and may assume a chronic course characterized by severe psychosocial morbidity. Some chronic self-mutilators already are heavy and generally dissatisfied users of mental health services. The number of them seeking help may increase as a result of heightened public awareness. Community mental health facilities may be hard-pressed to meet the needs and demands of these clinically vexing patients.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}