When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

A major new study has found that verbal abuse in childhood may be just as damaging to long-term mental well-being as physical abuse, if not more so. This groundbreaking research highlights the need to ...

Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health. But our new report suggests that what may happen to people in later life—including abuse, poverty and ...

“It impacted me horribly… I had a digestive disorder and PTSD by time I was seven. I was hypervigilant, had nightmares and ran survival scenarios through my mind… It was a struggle to keep myself ...

Survivors speak out as a landmark birthing survey reveals the scale of obstetric violence, with lasting physical and psychological consequences ...

Former Utah Royals goalkeeper Carly Nelson posted on her social media Friday, alleging “emotional and psychological abuse” during her time with the club. In December, the Royals announced that she ...

I am a therapist and clinical director for Heart of Peace Counseling PLLC in Hickory, NC. I am committed to supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate the complexities of life who are ...