No matter the victim’s age, the harm is real

Women are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as men and yet in the media it is still associated primarily with active-duty servicemembers and veterans.

Women who are subject to violence – often from intimate partners – are more likely to turn to opioids or other substances leading to further health and life problems, including increased risk for HIV infection.

With the recent accounts of sexual assault and harassment, it’s important to remember that one of the most troubling and lingering results of a sexual assault is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

Here’s what you need to know about different forms of sexual assault and what you can do if you’ve been assaulted