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August 24, 2010

Coping Strategies for Men Sexually Abused as Children

O'Leary and Gould (2010) tell us that in an area woefully short of research evidence, what they found in their study was that the adult male survivors of child sexual abuse can learn to cope well with that abuse history. Here, active, practical support from trusted others plays an essential role.... O'Leary, P., & Gould, N. (2010) Exploring Coping Factors amongst Men Who Were Sexuall

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February 15, 2010

Child Sexual Abuse Victims At Higher Risk Of Fatal Self-Harm, Australia

Victims of child sexual abuse are at increased risk of suicide and accidental fatal drug overdose later in life, according to the authors of a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia...

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October 29, 2009

Is Childhood Sexual Abuse Linked To Inability To Express Emotions In Adulthood?

An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the link between child sexual abuse and inability to express emotions in adulthood. Alexithymia, a clinical condition typified by a reported inability to identify or describe one's emotions, is associated with various forms of psychopathology, including depression.

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