About this Research Topic
This comprehensive article collection delves into the complex and often misunderstood subject of women in psychopathology, specifically focusing on the intricate relationship between mental health and sexual abuse throughout women's lifespans. We hope that this Research Topic will serve as a platform to bring together a wealth of research, perspectives, and insights from experts in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, shedding light on the multifaceted impact of sexual abuse on women's mental well-being.
By examining the intersection of psychopathology and sexual abuse, this collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of the psychological, emotional, and social consequences experienced by women who have been subjected to sexual violence. This Topic would like to explore the various dimensions of this relationship, encompassing a range of psychopathological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, addictive disorders, and other related mental health issues.
Moreover, the article collection aims to highlight effective prevention strategies, intervention techniques, and therapeutic approaches that can support the healing and recovery process for survivors. We welcome a variety of techniques that will help examine the unique challenges faced by women in the aftermath of sexual abuse, including the long-lasting effects on self-esteem, body image, relationships, and overall psychological and neuropsychological well-being.
This article collection seeks to educate readers, mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers about the significance of recognizing and addressing the mental health needs of women who have experienced sexual abuse. By increasing awareness and understanding, it is hoped that this collection will contribute to creating more compassionate, inclusive, and effective support systems that empower survivors and promote their mental well-being.
NOTE: We strongly encourage the submission of manuscripts where the lead and/or corresponding author is a woman, and we encourage early-career researchers to team up with senior women colleagues. Still, we will welcome the submission of all manuscripts that are within scope, irrespective of gender.
By examining the intersection of psychopathology and sexual abuse, this collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of the psychological, emotional, and social consequences experienced by women who have been subjected to sexual violence. This Topic would like to explore the various dimensions of this relationship, encompassing a range of psychopathological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, addictive disorders, and other related mental health issues.
Moreover, the article collection aims to highlight effective prevention strategies, intervention techniques, and therapeutic approaches that can support the healing and recovery process for survivors. We welcome a variety of techniques that will help examine the unique challenges faced by women in the aftermath of sexual abuse, including the long-lasting effects on self-esteem, body image, relationships, and overall psychological and neuropsychological well-being.
This article collection seeks to educate readers, mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers about the significance of recognizing and addressing the mental health needs of women who have experienced sexual abuse. By increasing awareness and understanding, it is hoped that this collection will contribute to creating more compassionate, inclusive, and effective support systems that empower survivors and promote their mental well-being.
NOTE: We strongly encourage the submission of manuscripts where the lead and/or corresponding author is a woman, and we encourage early-career researchers to team up with senior women colleagues. Still, we will welcome the submission of all manuscripts that are within scope, irrespective of gender.
Keywords: Sexual abuse, mental health, women, women's health, PTSD, violence, depression, sexual violence
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
