Health Reports July 15, 2023

PTSD Among Human Trafficking Survivors in Community Case Management

Written By castla

Ethan Levine, Cast, and David Smith, Mercy Lab Foundation. Cast Briefing Note. (2023)

Human trafficking can have long-term effects on survivors’ mental health. Additionally, many of the conditions that make people vulnerable to trafficking, such as poverty and discrimination, can also have long-term effects on mental health. One of the most common outcomes is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This briefing note explores the impact of Cast’s Community Case Management services on identifying & addressing PTSD among trafficking survivors.

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