The identification and treatment of mental health and substance misuse problems in sexual assault services: A systematic review.
Theodora StefanidouElizabeth HughesKatherine KesterAmanda EdmondsonRabiya Majeed-ArissChristine SmithSteven ArissCharlie BrookerGail GilchristSarah KendalMike LucockFay MaxtedConcetta PerotRebekah ShallcrossKylee TrevillionBrynmor Lloyd-EvansPublished in: PloS one (2020)
This review suggests that there is big variation in the mental health and substance misuse provision both across and within different sexual assault service models. We found no robust evidence about how sexual assault services can achieve good mental health and substance misuse outcomes for service users. Clearer guidance for service planners and commissioners, informed by robust evidence about optimal service organisations and pathways, is required. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42018119706.