Mariska Hargitay's Powerful Essay on Overcoming Sexual Assault Trauma
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"Law & Order" star Mariska Hargitay shared her experience of being raped and going into "freeze mode," a common response to sexual assault where the brain shuts down in a dangerous situation without an escape. Dr. Gail Saltz explains the misunderstanding of the freeze response and how it's not consent, emphasizing the importance of survivors seeking professional help, education, and support to process their trauma and heal.
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