How to ask adult mental health clients about sexual abuse
Overview
This article outlines:
- why adult survivors of sexual abuse may not disclose their abuse experiences to mental health practitioners
- why practitioners might avoid asking about it
- research findings from mental health practitioner samples on how to safely ask clients about sexual abuse histories.
Reference
MacDonald, J. B., & Quinlan, E. (2022). How to ask adult mental health clients about sexual abuse. Retrieved from Australian Institute of Family Studies: https://aifs.gov.au/resources/short-articles/how-ask-adult-mental-health-clients-about-sexual-abuse
- Published: Sep, 2022
- Type: Evidence synthesis
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