Web resource:	https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/acssa-aware
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Sexual Assault Resource Centre: client mental health survey
Other Titles:	ACSSA Newsletter
Authors:	Stone, Judi Clifton, Beth
Year:	2005
Citation:	No No 9
Notes:	Significant research has been done on the correlation between child sexual abuse and mental health problems, both in Australia and overseas. Whilst statistics vary, the findings generally indicate a high correlation between child sexual abuse and mental ill health. The Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) in Western Australia undertook a cross-sectional study of clients who attended the service following a recent sexual assault or because of past sexual assault and/or sexual abuse issues. Information was collected on whether clients had a mental health diagnosis and/or drug and alcohol problem. The results indicated high rates of depression and drug and alcohol use problems. The greatest prevalence of mental health problems and drug and alcohol use was evident in clients who had experienced both child sexual abuse and sexual assault.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16876
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