A rapid appraisal of the status of mental health support in post-rape care services in the Western Cape

Background: Despite the well-known impact of rape on mental health and the widespread problem of rape in South Africa, mental health services for rape victims are scant and not a priority for acute-phase services. Survivors encounter multiple mental health struggles in this period including adherenc...

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Main Authors: Naeemah Abrahams, Anik Gevers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/959