Title: Sexual Assault and Mental Health | Mental Health America
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Sexual Assault and Mental Health
What is sexual assault?
Sexual violence is never the victim's fault.
How common is sexual assault?
How does sexual assault impact mental health?
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Sexual Assault and Mental Health
Sexual Assault and Mental Health
What is sexual assault? Sexual assault refers to sexual behavior that occurs without the clear consent of the victim. According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), this includes: Attempted rape; Fondling or unwanted sexual touching; Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator's body; and
Penetration of the victim's body (rape)
It's important to note that force does not just mean physical force, but includes manipulation, coercion, threats, and situations where a person is unable to give consent. [ 1]
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Sexual violence is never the victim's fault. How common is sexual assault? 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men report experiencing an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. [