Physical Abuse

Sleep deprivation can lead to a host of negative mental health problems. People who do not get enough sleep may struggle to effectively regulate their emotions. They may be overly sensitive ... Read More

Exposure to trauma is known to cause extreme stress. For some individuals, the trauma impacts them significantly enough to cause posttraumatic stress (PTSD). Childhood sexual abuse, physical ... Read More

People who have suffered childhood trauma are at increased risk for psychological problems resulting from extreme stress. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one such condition that ... Read More

The most commonly used methods to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) are interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and antidepressants (ADM). Many people ... Read More

Late onset alcoholism (Type 1) and early onset alcoholism (Type II) have both been linked to childhood abuse. Men and women also have been shown to be equally susceptible to alcohol dependency ... Read More

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people are more likely to experience psychological problems than their heterosexual peers, partly because of the discrimination they face. ... Read More

A quiet country town is the ideal setting for raising a family and getting to know neighbors. But rural living can present many challenges. Small towns are often isolated from much-needed ... Read More

Children who have experienced abuse are at risk for many negative life outcomes, one of which is intimate partner violence (IPV). There is an abundant amount of research showing how violence ... Read More

Children who experience difficulties in childhood are at increased risk for various negative mental health outcomes. Two of these outcomes, depression and psychosis, have been linked to ... Read More

Eldercare maltreatment is a societal problem that often goes unaddressed. Financial exploitation is another act that is committed against the elderly, specifically, older individuals who ... Read More

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is believed to be cyclical. Men and women who have survived CSA tend to repeat the cycle of abuse by either experiencing the negative symptoms of abuse or by ... Read More

Children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care when their home environments are physically or emotionally unsafe. Children who are neglected, victims of sexual or physical ... Read More