While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

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 ...

Spiritual abuse is when someone uses spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm another person. Learn how you can spot the signs and what support options are available. Religion ...

Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to ...

Dr. David Brendel answers the question: 'Substance Abuse And Depression?' — -- Question: What is the relationship between depression and substance abuse? Answer: There is a very close ...

Source: Pixabay / Pexels Above all, humans are symbolic creatures. Language itself can be viewed as the use of symbols. Some words, like “car,” might be simple placeholders dispassionately referencing ...

Gemma McKibbin receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Allegations of sexual abuse by early childhood educators have rocked ...

Sibling sexual abuse is something I think about daily. Sometimes I’m feeling the aftereffects of my brother sexually abusing me. Sometimes I’m focused on the serious and creative work of how to ...

Financial abuse is a common and often hidden type of abuse within family and domestic violence, characterized by behaviors that control, restrict, or hide money and financial information, frequently ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. According to a new report by the charity Surviving Economic ...