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Is it possible to prove that a mental illness/disorder was caused by been sex abused as a child?
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No it can't be: No, it can't be proved that sexual abuse as a child directly causes mental illness. However, studies have clearly shown that any type of abuse, including sexual, increased the likelihood of mental illness later in life.
Answered 10/24/2017
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