Links between image-based sexual abuse and mental health in childhood among young adult social media users

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) involves harm inflicted upon children through the creation, distribution, and misuse of explicit images. IBSA includes scenarios where explicit images are produced, shared, and misused by both adults and other youth. This study examines the impact of IBSA, independent of child sexual abuse and adversity, on drug overdoses, suicide attempts and self-injuries before the age of 18 with a focus on sexual and gender minority youth.

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