Military sexual trauma increases risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression thereby amplifying the possibility of suicidal ideation and cardiovascular disease

摘要

Military sexual trauma (MST) is a form of high betrayal trauma resulting in long-lasting physical and psychological problems. It is of major concern and must be a focus of all health care providers caring for Veterans. It is an issue requiring substantial resources, sensitivity, and compassion to ensure victims the proper requisite treatment. The victims of this abuse often times suffer from guilt, fear, anger, and shame. It creates a sense of sadness, loneliness, and anguish in many. Often sexual assault survivors are reluctant to discuss this experience because of the pain that emerges and the worry that they will be blamed or accused, thus becoming victims again.