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Sexual assault and harassment can cause severe long-term effects on victims, including depression and suicide.

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Is it true that sexual assault and harassment can cause severe long-term effects on victims, including depression and suicide?

Yes. Multiple studies consistently demonstrate that sexual assault, harassment, and abuse lead to severe and long-lasting psychological consequences, including clinical depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and suicidal ideation or attempts.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. The retrieved papers provide ample direct evidence showing a strong positive association between sexual assault, harassment, and severe mental health outcomes such as depression and suicidal behavior. Therefore, the claim is supported by the evidence.

Evidence for · 4
Prevalence of reported harassment and associated mental health outcomes among medical students: a cross-sectional study in Sousse, Tunisia.
2026
This study found that sexual harassment is significantly associated with adverse mental health outcomes, including depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among students.
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H, G., S, N., O, B., T, M., AB, D., S, M., R, Y., R, G., R, B., H, D., A, T., J, N., & MB, D. (2026). Prevalence of reported harassment and associated mental health outcomes among medical students: a cross-sectional study in Sousse, Tunisia.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53063-9

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The association between child sexual abuse and mental health in Chinese vocational high school students.
2025
This research demonstrates that child sexual abuse, including physical and non-physical harassment, significantly increases the risk of anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation.
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Y, F., X, Z., Y, J., C, Y., Q, L., S, X., Y, Z., L, L., P, H., C, L., & X, T. (2025). The association between child sexual abuse and mental health in Chinese vocational high school students.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-25881-w

Still Rising: Predictors of African American Women's Posttraumatic Growth After Sexual Assault.
2026
This longitudinal study examines posttraumatic growth and distress factors among female survivors of sexual assault, acknowledging the severe trauma and psychological impacts associated with these experiences.
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SE, U., T, B., CM, L., & A, N. (2026). Still Rising: Predictors of African American Women's Posttraumatic Growth After Sexual Assault.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000652

Emotional Dysregulation and Psychological Sequelae in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Survivors.
2026
This clinical study shows that sexual assault survivors experience elevated psychological symptoms such as depression, hostility, and anxiety compared to control participants.
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M, L., B, A., N, G., C, Z. M., J, S., A, T., J, A., A, M., E, M., & A, G. (2026). Emotional Dysregulation and Psychological Sequelae in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Survivors.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605251398447

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The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. The retrieved papers provide ample direct evidence showing a strong positive association between sexual assault, harassment, and severe mental health outcomes such as depression and suicidal behavior. Therefore, the claim is supported by the evidence.

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