Mental Health and Ending FGM/C: Recommendations for U.S. Foreign Policy and Programs

This resource explores the mental health impacts of FGM/C and lessons we might take from the evidence for policy and programming. The limited evidence that exists suggests that the psychological impact of FGM/C is related to the type of FGM/C a girl experiences, complications that have arisen, and the socio-cultural context of her belief system, marital relationship, and support networks.