Women's Health

Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health

Sexual violence can have lasting effects on emotional and physical health; here's what to consider for help in healing.

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Rose McKeon Olson, MD, MPH, Contributor

Dr. Rose McKeon Olson is an associate physician in the department of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and an instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. She has special research interests in trauma-informed care and … See Full Bio
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