"Psychological scars" refer to emotional or mental wounds that are caused by distressing experiences or traumas. These scars are not physical, but they can cause lasting pain and impact a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Sentences with «psychological scars»
They do, however, bear psychological scars, he said. (sun-sentinel.com)
Many times this can affect the mental health or social development of the child and may even leave lifelong psychological scars. (wehavekids.com)
Under this assessment, occupation has created a severe psychological scar. (politics.co.uk)