Practice resources

• CLiCK bitesize - Mental health
  A training resource exploring the safety needs of women involved in the 'sex industry'. Includes PowerPoint slides and training notes.
• CLiCK Cast Episode 4: Mental Wellbeing
  This podcast episode by CLiCK Scotland discusses the mental health of women selling/exchanging sex online, particularly the impact of the pandemic. Read the show notes.
• Encompass Focus On... Mental health
  ​This briefing based on the snapshot of Encompass services and the needs presented by the 150 women they support shows the prevalence of mental health issues and need for support of women who sell or exchange sex.​
• Consultation response - Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
  Our response to the Scottish Government's consultation where we highlight the mental health needs of women selling or exchanging sex.

Research and reports

• The experiences of people who sell or exchange sex and their interaction with support services
  
  
• The mental health of female sex workers

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• Experiences of women who sought support for their mental health after rape or abuse​

 

• Support needs of women involved in the UK sex industry
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• Meeting female street sex workers’ physical and mental healthcare needs

 

• Understanding the mental health needs of women and girls experiencing gender-based violence