Posttraumatic Cognitions and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Young People Who Have Experienced Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking.

Elizabeth W PerryMelissa C OsborneNaeHyung LeeKelly KinnishShannon R Self-Brown

Published in: Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) (2022)

These findings underscore the importance of assessing comprehensive trauma history and PTSS of young people who have experienced CSE/T, with added usefulness of measuring cognitive appraisals to inform a therapeutic treatment plan. Measuring cognitive appraisals that may influence PTSS and therapeutic success can ensure an effective public health response for this population.

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public health
mental health
combination therapy
sleep quality
physical activity
heat stress