Interventions addressing family violence and mental illness or substance use in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

Most family violence research has been conducted in high-income countries, although family violence rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and outcomes more severe. Given the strong associations of family violence with substance use and mental illness, the aim of this systematic review was to examine interventions that targeted familial violence and at least one other condition of substance use or mental illness to determine effective treatments in LMICs. We conducted a systematic review of interventions that addressed family violence and mental illness or substance use.

Sharing Power and Building Trust: Recommendations for Conducting Research with Sex Trafficking Survivors.

More research is needed on the mental health sequelae of sex trafficking in the U.S. to build a more effective response to the mental health needs of survivors.

Mental health needs of sex trafficking survivors in New York City: Reflections on exploitation, coping, and recovery.

It is increasingly acknowledged by academics, practitioners, and policymakers that sex trafficking can lead to various mental health sequelae, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, and have lasting effects on the survivors' health and well-being. What has been lacking in this dialogue, however, are the firsthand stories of survivors. This qualitative, exploratory study was designed to capture the depth and complexity of survivors' lived experiences of mental health, pathways of recovery, and social reintegration posttrafficking.