The next reason why we are supporting this bill is because of mental health. We know that the biggest impact upon young people who have those images of themselves unknowingly shared or against their will has a significant impact on their self-confidence, on their mental health, and their ability to grow up feeling strong, proud young women in New Zealand. Researchers found that the impact of image-based sexual abuse on mental health is similar to that of sexual assault in real life. Victims have reported experiences of trust issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and even suicide at points when there has been repeated sharing of an image that cause them real distress.