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Warning signs/symptoms ⚠︎︎
Signs and symptoms of Sexual Abuse can be different for every person. Below are some
potential signs:
Fear of intimacy & closeness
Distant/social isolation
Change in appetite
Bruising & marks of self harm
Not wanting to be left alone with a certain individual
Avoids taking a bath or removing clothes
Regressive or resuming grown out behaviors
Excessive worry & fear
Increase in health problems (stomach aches and headaches)
Low self-esteem
Mood swings
Irregular sleeping patterns
How to help
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 911
Nation Sexual Assult Hotline:
800.656.HOPE (4673)
If you know someone:
Listen to them (if they are willing to share their story) & do not judge them.
Encourage them to practice good self-care.
Educate Yourself: The more you understand about sexual assault/ sexual abuse, the more you will be able to help.
Let them know that you are an ongoing support system for them.
Here are some things you
SHOULDNT
do:
DON'T
decide what is best for them.
DON'T
cast doubt on their story/experience.
DON'T
minimize what happened. Don't make them feel like it wasn't a big deal.
Ask them what they need from you.
If you have been abused:
When you feel ready, open up about your experience. Write it down or talk to someone.
Seek professional treatment/therapy.
Remind yourself that you are a survivor! You are so strong!
Take care of your physical and mental health.
Exercise proper hygiene.
Focus on your emotional self-care: Meditate, go on a walk, or do something that brings you joy.
Spend time with people that make you fe
el safe.
Help resources
RAINN:
CLICK HERE
US Department of Health & Human Services:
CLICK HERE
Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals:
CLICK HERE
The Hopeline:
CLICK HERE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
C
all 800.273.TALK (8255)
Nation Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
1-800-950-6264
CDC Division of Mental Health
: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
More on sexual abuse
American Psychological Association
:
apa.org
World Health Organization
:
who.it
Mental Health America
:
mhanational.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
:
cdc.gov
Mayo Clinic
:
mayoclinic.org
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