Emotional abuse is a sneaky form of mistreatment that can leave deep scars on a victim's mental health. Recognizing the signs and knowing how to act is crucial for protection and healing.

Thomas said there's the chance that the people who most need to understand the meaning of psychological abuse may become desensitized to hearing about "gaslighting" and "sociopaths," thinking they ...

Meaning and personal values can enable adolescents struggling with illness, injury, and substance abuse to turn their challenges into a self-compassionate narrative.

Women with disabilities experience rates of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse that are comparable to, if not greater than, women without disabilities. In addition, women with disabilities ...

Peter Blos (1962) argues that adolescents must navigate several intrapsychic challenges, including the “second individuation process,” to develop a healthy sense of identity. This phase ...