Title: Sexual Abuse | Psychology Today
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Understanding Sexual Abuse
How common is sexual abuse?
What are the psychological consequences of sexual abuse?
Are people more likely to be sexually assaulted by a stranger or someone they know?
What is the profile of a sexual abuser?
How often are men victims of sexual abuse?
What prevents men from reporting sexual abuse?
Healing from Sexual Abuse
How do you leave a sexually abusive relationship?
What therapies can help survivors recover from sexual abuse?
How are dissociative disorders treated?
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse
What are the signs of sexual abuse?
What can I do to support a survivor of sexual abuse?
What prevents survivors from reporting sexual abuse?
Child Sexual Abuse
What are the signs of child sexual abuse?
What should I do if I learn that a child has been sexually abused?
What are the mental health consequences of child sexual abuse?
How can survivors of child sexual abuse recover?
Why don’t people disclose child sexual abuse?

Content: Sexual Abuse | Psychology Today
Sexual abuse is any sexual activity that occurs without consent. Also referred to as sexual assault or sexual violence, it includes unwanted sexual touching, forced oral sex, and rape, among other sexual acts. No matter which act occurs, it’s not the survivor’s fault that they were assaulted—and help is available to begin healing from such abuse. Contents
Understanding Sexual Abuse
Healing from Sexual Abuse
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
Understanding Sexual Abuse
Sexual violence is a pervasive problem. The abuse can lead to shock, fear, sadness, and in some cases, an anxiety or depressive disorder. But therapy, coping skills, and social support can relieve the burden and help survivors heal. Personal, societal, and legal hurdles often prevent survivors from disclosing the abuse and receiving the help they deserve. Although the #MeToo movement and the national discussion that ensued helped to address sexual harassment and assault, there’s still a long way to go to create cultural change and stop sexual violence. How common is sexual abuse? Created with Sketch.