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If I were to tell my psychiatrist about sexual abuse that happened to me in the past but is no longer continuing, do they legally have to get police involved or no?

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Answer Sadly no.

Explanation: The only thing that a psychologist are required by Law to disclose, is information that is currently affecting the patient in a serious manner. Such as specific threats, child abuse if the child is still being harmed or concerns about elder abuse.

With this situation the psychologist can only talk to you about the event.

Also I love psychology and I’m working towards becoming a psychologist.

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