Sexual Assault and Women’s Mental Health

2013 ◽  
pp. 86-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra L. Martin ◽  
Angela M. Parcesepe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Assault

scholarly journals Medium-term health and social outcomes in adolescents following sexual assault: a prospective mixed-methods cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venetia Clarke ◽  
Andrea Goddard ◽  
Kaye Wellings ◽  
Raeena Hirve ◽  
Marta Casanovas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Young People ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Study Entry ◽  
Medium Term

Abstract Purpose To describe medium-term physical and mental health and social outcomes following adolescent sexual assault, and examine users’ perceived needs and experiences. Method Longitudinal, mixed methods cohort study of adolescents aged 13–17 years recruited within 6 weeks of sexual assault (study entry) and followed to study end, 13–15 months post-assault. Results 75/141 participants were followed to study end (53% retention; 71 females) and 19 completed an in-depth qualitative interview. Despite many participants accessing support services, 54%, 59% and 72% remained at risk for depressive, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders 13–15 months post-assault. Physical symptoms were reported more frequently. Persistent (> 30 days) absence from school doubled between study entry and end, from 22 to 47%. Enduring mental ill-health and disengagement from education/employment were associated with psychosocial risk factors rather than assault characteristics. Qualitative data suggested inter-relationships between mental ill-health, physical health problems and disengagement from school, and poor understanding from schools regarding how to support young people post-assault. Baseline levels of smoking, alcohol and ever drug use were high and increased during the study period (only significantly for alcohol use). Conclusion Adolescents presenting after sexual assault have high levels of vulnerability over a year post-assault. Many remain at risk for mental health disorders, highlighting the need for specialist intervention and ongoing support. A key concern for young people is disruption to their education. Multi-faceted support is needed to prevent social exclusion and further widening of health inequalities in this population, and to support young people in their immediate and long-term recovery.

scholarly journals Struggling to survive: Sexual assault, poverty, and mental health outcomes of African American women.

2010 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thema Bryant-Davis ◽  
Sarah E. Ullman ◽  
Yuying Tsong ◽  
Shaquita Tillman ◽  
Kimberly Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African American ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
American Women

S32. Psychological Resilience Following Sexual Assault Predicts Improved Mental Health Outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (9) ◽  
pp. S359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Witkemper ◽  
Jenyth Sullivan ◽  
Nathan Markiewitz ◽  
Heather Swain ◽  
Teresa D'Anza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychological Resilience

Women’s Health: Treating Survivors of Sexual Assault

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Schindler ◽  
Allison Cowan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
The United States ◽  
Treatment Recommendations ◽  
Rape Recovery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rape Survivor

Almost half of all women and almost a quarter of all men in the United States have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. Treating individuals who have survived sexual assault can pose challenges for psychiatric and medical treatment. The rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are higher with sexual assault, and people with sexual trauma often feel stigmatized and have difficulty presenting for care. This chapter reviews epidemiology and neurobiology of sexual assault as well as the physical and psychological sequelae of sexual assault. Here, the authors review and propose practical treatment recommendations to assist in the treatment of individuals with a history of sexual assault. This review 5 figures, 5 tables, and 53 references. Key Words: posttraumatic stress disorder, rape recovery, sexual assault, treatment recommendations, women’s mental health, rape survivor treatment, rape

What factors predict women's disclosure of sexual assault to mental health professionals?

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 619-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura L. Starzynski ◽  
Sarah E. Ullman ◽  
Stephanie M. Townsend ◽  
LaDonna M. Long ◽  
Susan M. Long
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals
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