title: Psychological consequences of sexual assault.
abstract: Sexual violence is an important issue worldwide and can have long-lasting and devastating consequences. In this chapter, we outline the psychological reactions to serious sexual assault and rape, including development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Myths and stereotypes surrounding this subject, and their potential effect on the emotional response and legal situation, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: St Andrew's Healthcare, Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5DG, UK. fmason@standrew.co.uk
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: Zoe
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Lodrick
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004213:Dissociative Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D059020:Suicidal Ideation