“…Psychiatric disorders reported among various groups of sexually abused youth include anxiety disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder; mood disorders; and substance disorders (Avery, Massa, & Lundy, 2000;Molnar, Buka, & Kessler, 2001;Trowell et al, 1999). Other reported issues include post-traumatic stress, cognitive disorders, emotional pain, avoidance, low self-esteem, guilt, self-blame, delinquency, substance abuse, vulnerability to repeated victimization, and interpersonal difficulties (Briere & Elliott, 1994;Browne & Finkelhor, 1986;Finkelhor, 1990;Finkelhor & Browne, 1988).…”