Coping Skills For Sexual Abuse Victims Of Ptsd And Depression
Sexual abuse - children
Treatment
Treatment for the physical signs of sexual abuse is the same as for any types of cuts, bruises, or scrapes. The patient may need medicines to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases. Older females may receive medicines to prevent pregnancy.
All children who have been sexually abused or traumatized in any way should receive mental health counseling.
Any suspicion of child sexual abuse must be reported to child protective services and the...
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