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assault

assault In mental health contexts, assault refers to a serious harmful act such as a physical or sexual attack that a person may experience or witness.

In mental health contexts, assault refers to a serious harmful act such as a physical or sexual attack that a person may experience or witness. Such events can be traumatic and are among those linked with later PTSD.

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