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 ...

Over the last several years, we have become familiar with the term toxic workplace. And typically, the related bullying and ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

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 ...

Objectives This scoping review addresses the underexplored issue of abuse of people with mental illnesses by healthcare ...