Frequency and impact of childhood sexual and physical abuse on people using IAPT services.
Irini Laura VerbistKate AllsoppDale HueyFilippo VaresePublished in: The British journal of clinical psychology (2021)
A sizable minority of IAPT clients (14%) present with a history of CSA/CPA as recorded in clinical notes. CSA/CPA history is associated with more complex and enduring presentations in IAPT clients. The reported CSA/CPA frequency is likely to be underestimates of the actual prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences in IAPT clients. Trauma-informed inquiry and trauma-specific screening tools would help practitioners to meet clients' trauma-related needs.