‘Sometimes I cry with that child’: experiences and views of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse on psychosocial treatment and support in India*

Key Points

• Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse often face significant psychosocial difficulties, impacting their mental health and well-being.
• Many survivors report a lack of accessible support services for trauma-related issues, creating barriers to healing.
• The experience of seeking psychosocial treatment can be fraught with stigma and societal misunderstanding in India.
• This exploration emphasizes the need for systemic change to improve access to mental health resources for CSA survivors.