Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse The Effects On Mental Health And The Role Of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

By Brittany Forrester

Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse are increasing. There is a gap in the This study examines the literature on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the effects on their mental health. The findings show that adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse have a higher rate of depression, anxiety, suicide, and substance abuse when compared to non-abused adults. Gathering the most recent information, this study analyzes interventions that can improve the mental health of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Concurrently, this book discusses how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the most effective intervention compared to group therapy. Results show that the trauma-focused component of CBT and homework and exercises are given the show a decrease in maladaptive behavior after the intervention concludes. Findings have implications for future research, including combining both interventions to provide a holistic intervention.

• Language: English
• Publisher: vincenzo nappi
• Release date: Aug 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201555023

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Background and Scope of the Social Problem

Media has played a critical role in conveying faulty information regarding childhood sexual abuse throughout the years, leading to misconceptions and negative perceptions of victims of childhood abuse within society. Aside from negative stigmas associated with childhood abuse, several additional factors contribute to victims often underreporting and concealing their experiences of abuse from family and friends, including reliving the trauma they experienced during the assault, and fear of judgment or accusations of faulty claims. That said, lack of childhood sexual abuse disclosure has made it increasingly difficult to measure associated emotional and mental outcomes during childhood and later in