“Time does not heal all wounds”: mental health impact of sexual victimisation in old age

ConclusionsLifetime SV is linked to mental health problems in late life. Tailored mental health care for older SV victims is necessary. Therefore, capacity building of professionals and development of clinical guidelines and care procedures are urgently needed.Key messagesThe mental health impact of sexual victimisation continues into old age.Tailored mental health care for older SV victims and capacity building of professionals are of the utmost importance.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research