In our culture, we think of abuse as only being physical. However, an equally damaging form of abuse is emotional abuse, which takes away the self-esteem and the self-value of a child. The silent ...

A team of researchers from TU Dresden and FU Berlin conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the connection between childhood maltreatment and the internal "sense" that allows us to perceive and ...

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 ...

Understanding Child Abuse: Types, Signs and Prevention: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Child abuse is a deeply distressing issue impacting countless children around the world. Recognising the early signs ...

You may have been raised in an emotionally abusive family without realizing it. Here are some of the common features.

Not all children with narcissistic parental figures grow up the same. Here’s why the roles assigned to them matter. All children have basic emotional needs that their parents are meant to fulfill.

"These children may not have been direct targets of the violence, but exposure to violence can leave deep emotional scars," the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Lawal Pedro ...

To prepare herself for basketball practice, Marta Galic said, she spent a lot of time in the bathroom. She would splash cold water on her face, practice the Superman pose in the mirror and make sure ...