Abolishing sexual abuse will enhance mental well-being

Sexual abuse may make a permanent change in the personality and behaviour of a person.

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In teenagers, sexual violence is directly linked with the faulty mental health.

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UCL researchers have concluded that among 17 years old girls, serious mental health issues may be dropped by 16.8% by eliminating sexual violence.

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Whereas for boys ageing 17 years, this proportion is 8.4%.

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It was recorded that an estimate of 1000 girls and 260 boys have reported unpleasant sexual approach.

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The people who experienced sexual assault were more grave in severe psychological distress and self harm than the people who did not experience any sexual violence.

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Researchers also compare the sexual assault and suicidal rates. It was found that 1 out of 10 girls and 1 out of 25 boys tried to commit suicide before age 17.

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However, it could not be concluded if the suicide attempt was done before or after sexual assault.

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Also the authors could not investigate the mode of sexual assault whether it was online harassment or any other type.

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