Psychological consequences of sexual abuse and harassment in sport
Symptoms | |
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Physical psychological consequences | Weight loss/weight gain |
Bed wetting | |
Fatigue/decreased energy | |
Acting out behaviours causing physical harm | |
Sexually transmitted infections | |
Self-harm behaviours | Excessive dieting or binging |
Cutting or breaking the skin | |
Pulling out of hair | |
Harming of others | Pets |
Bullying of peers | |
Schoolmates or neighbours | |
Family | |
Suicide/homicide | Suicidal ideation |
Suicide attempt | |
Completed suicide | |
Homicidal ideation | |
Homicidal attempt | |
Completed homicide | |
Clinical depression | Mood (sad, irritable) |
Loss of interest (anhedonia) | |
Change in appetite | |
Change in sleep habits | |
Decreased concentration | |
Guilt | |
Hopelessness | |
Helplessness | |
Loss of libido | |
Loss of energy | |
Suicidal ideation and/or attempt | |
Anxiety and anxiety disorders | Physical stress |
Nightmares | |
Obsessive–compulsive behaviours/disorder | |
Acute and chronic post-traumatic stress disorder | |
Hyper-vigilance |