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The History and Mentality of Self-Mutilation
This National Public Radio (NPR) program discusses the history of self-injury. It notes that "self-mutilation isn't exclusively a modern adolescent issue. The disorder is an ancient one, and it is best understood as an attempt to relieve rather than inflict pain." Includes links to related information.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4697319

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