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Examines whether reported sexual abuse and its associated demographic and health-related effects are different for aboriginal and non-aboriginal women. Finds that abuse may be associated with subsequent health behaviors, beyond specific physical and psychosocial disorders. Concludes that aboriginal and non-aboriginal women who have suffered sexual abuse showed substantial differences in their subsequent health and health-related behaviours. Includes references. (See Details)

Provides a summary and description of reports relevant to the service needs of survivors of child sexual abuse. (See Details)

Describes a research study with approximately 80 survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) to evaluate the effectiveness of a Tamara's House approach to address the major consequences of CSA. (See Details)

Describes the evaluation of a pilot project involving the use of Aroma-Massage to deal with the consequences of child sexual abuse. (See Details)

Describes the evaluation of a pilot project involving the use of Reiki by Tamara's House, to deal with the consequences of child sexual abuse. (See Details)

Describes the evaluation of a pilot project involving the use of psychodramatic bodywork by Tamara's House, to deal with the consequences of child sexual abuse. (See Details)

This article shares a story of surviving the psychiatric system through letters and personal narrative and reflection.  Discusses women and mental health,  institutionalization, patient-physician relationships and support. 

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This article illustrates self-help alternatives for psychiatric survivors. Discuses implications of a medical model which perpetuates negative values and stereotypes about psychiatric survivors. 

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This article profiles a healing centre for adult survivors of child sexual abuse in PEI. Explores reasons why a healing centre and where they gathered resources to make this dream come true.  

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This article examines the tradition of female genital mutilation. Discusses the health effects for women who have experienced FGM.

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