Social reactions to disclosure and perceived social support are each uniquely associated with mental health in the first 6 months following sexual assault

It is well-known that social support is related to mental health following sexual assault (SA). Recent research suggests that social reactions to disclosure may also affect mental health; however, few studies have accounted for general social support, and most have been conducted many years after the assault. This study aimed to examine whether social reactions […]

Counterfactual thinking within the first year after sexual assault: examining associations with posttraumatic stress reactions in the (Norwegian) TRUST-study

Counterfactual thinking (CFT), involves mental simulations of alternative outcomes to past events (e.g. ‘What if … ’ or ‘If only … ’), and is commonly observed after trauma. While CFT can be adaptive, it is also linked to psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR). The present study aims to examine the relationship between the […]