In my last post, I highlighted a controlling partner’s beliefs of superiority and power that drive his behavior and expectations of his intimate partner. Since psychological abuse or coercive tactics ...

Manipulation. Belittling. Gaslighting. Vacillating between affection and cruelty. Do these sound familiar? Unhealthy marriages can take many forms, and understanding the core behaviors of emotional ...

Emotional abuse is sneaky. It doesn't come with bruises or broken bones, but its impact can be more excruciating. When people think of abuse, they often picture bruises or shouting matches. Emotional ...

Domestic violence remains one of America’s most pervasive yet under-discussed public health crises, affecting millions of individuals across all demographic categories. The psychological and physical ...

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 ...

Emotional abuse may be subtle but it will take a toll on your emotional wellbeing (Image: Shutterstock) Emotional abuse is not a new thing. It comes in subtle ways like a comment here and a joke there ...

When it comes to domestic violence, cases involving catastrophic physical violence are the ones that most often make it into the media. But our new research shows there are often signs of trouble long ...

Dear Annie: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...

Trauma bonding is a dangerous emotional attachment that develops between a person and their abuser in a toxic relationship, often through cycles of abuse followed by affection, similar to Stockholm ...

Dear Annie: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...