Suicide is preventable and suicidal thoughts aren’t permanent. If you are thinking about suicide, there are resources to give you the support you need to get through this tough time.
Deliberate self-harm, or self-injury, is when a person inflicts physical harm on himself or herself, usually in secret.
If you decide to seek support from a therapist after sexual assault or abuse, you may have some questions. That’s perfectly normal. Working with a therapist can help you deal with some of the challenges you may be facing.
Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.
It’s important to find a way to manage your feelings, so you can focus on creating a safe environment for your child that is free from harm, judgment, and blame.
There is no normal or "right" way to react when you find out that someone you care about has survived an act of sexual violence. Regardless of what you’re feeling, these emotions can be intense and difficult to deal with.
If you are concerned that a child is a victim of abuse, you may not be sure what to do or how to respond.
There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk.
There are many emotional and psychological reactions that victims of rape and sexual assault can experience. One of the most common of these is depression.
There are many ways that you can help a friend or family member who has been affected by sexual violence.
Dissociation is one of the many defense mechanisms the brain can use to cope with the trauma of sexual violence.
After a traumatic event, it is typical to have feelings of anxiety, stress, or fear, making it difficult to adjust or cope for some time afterwards.
During a flashback, memories of past traumas feel as if they are taking place in the current moment.
Airport security can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the security screening process is a little more sensitive.
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a bacterial or viral infection passed from one person to another through vaginal, anal, or oral contact.
After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.
During a sexual assault forensic exam, a trained healthcare professional can collect DNA evidence from your body, clothes, and other personal belongings.
If you were recently raped, you may have concerns about becoming pregnant from the attack.