Sentences with phrase «experiences of psychological abuse»

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We stressed that although any one of these symptoms may not, in itself, indicate sexual abuse, all do show that the child is experiencing some kind of physical, emotional or psychological discomfort, and should be checked out.

Utley says the experiences of Other Women may «be applicable to other relational power differentials between women and men, particularly relationships where there is exploitation or emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, social and / or financial abuse.»

Throughout the antenatal period, most women are given information which dictates that «breast is best» but — in my experience - there is little time or effort given to exploring the psychological concerns that breastfeeding may bring up for survivors of sexual assault / abuse.

The interpersonal and psychological functioning of women who experienced childhood physical abuse, incest, and parental alcoholism.

«Our research found that young people (aged 17 to 25 years) reported experiencing two distinct yet interrelated types of domestic abuse in their families of origin: physical which includes hitting, punching, kicking and use of a weapon; and, psychological abuse including arguing, name - calling or behaviour that is intimidating, isolating, manipulating or controlling.

Eighty - four percent of the participants reported experiencing physical, psychological or sexual abuse at the hands of a partner prior to becoming pregnant.

Gender matters: Experiences and consequences of digital dating abuse victimization in adolescent dating relationships Physical and psychological aggression in dating relationships of Spanish adolescents: Motives and consequences ☆

Dr. McMillan has conducted considerable research on the behavioral challenges in dogs and puppies from commercial breeding establishments (CBEs), including the mental health and emotional well - being of animals who have experienced psychological trauma from abuse and neglect.

It has stated that it is U.S. policy to «deter child abductions» and that «the Convention's purpose [is] to prevent harms resulting from abductions,» which «can have devastating consequences for a child» and may be «one of the worst forms of child abuse» that «can cause psychological problems ranging from depression and acute stress disorder to posttraumatic stress disorder and identity formation issues» and lead to a child's experiencing «loss of community and stability, leading to loneliness, anger, and fear of abandonment» and «may prevent the child from forming a relationship with the left - behind parent, impairing the child's ability to mature.»

Objective To compare immigrant and Canadian - born women on the physical and psychological consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV), as well as examine important sociodemographic, health and social support and network factors that may shape their experiences of abuse.

The JCTS2F has 10 items that measure respondents» experiences of abuse in IPV situations and five subscales: psychological aggression, physical assault, injury, sexual coercion, and negotiation.

Such factors may also intensify the physical and psychological impacts of abuse, while adding to the challenges immigrant women may experience in seeking help and leaving abusive situations.7, 15 — 18

Physical Punishment, Childhood Abuse, and Psychiatric Disorders Afifi, Brownridge, Cox, & Sareen Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 30 (10), 2006 View Abstract Compares the experience of physical punishment with child abuse to determine its effect on adult depression, alcohol abuse, and other psychological probAbuse, and Psychiatric Disorders Afifi, Brownridge, Cox, & Sareen Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 30 (10), 2006 View Abstract Compares the experience of physical punishment with child abuse to determine its effect on adult depression, alcohol abuse, and other psychological probAbuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 30 (10), 2006 View Abstract Compares the experience of physical punishment with child abuse to determine its effect on adult depression, alcohol abuse, and other psychological probabuse to determine its effect on adult depression, alcohol abuse, and other psychological probabuse, and other psychological problems.

Felitti and colleagues1 first described ACEs and defined it as exposure to psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and household dysfunction including substance abuse (problem drinking / alcoholic and / or street drugs), mental illness, a mother treated violently and criminal behaviour in the household.1 Along with the initial ACE study, other studies have characterised ACEs as neglect, parental separation, loss of family members or friends, long - term financial adversity and witness to violence.2 3 From the original cohort of 9508 American adults, more than half of respondents (52 %) experienced at least one adverse childhood event.1 Since the original cohort, ACE exposures have been investigated globally revealing comparable prevalence to the original cohort.4 5 More recently in 2014, a survey of 4000 American children found that 60.8 % of children had at least one form of direct experience of violence, crime or abuse.6 The ACE study precipitated interest in the health conditions of adults maltreated as children as it revealed links to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmune diseases, heart, lung and liver diseases, and cancer in adulthood.1 Since then, further evidence has revealed relationships between ACEs and physical and mental health outcomes, such as increased risk of substance abuse, suicide and premature mortality.4 7

Background — The purpose of this study was to assess the relation of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, to the risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and to examine the mediating impact on this relation of both traditional IHD risk factors and psychological factors that are associated with ACEs.

The CTS2 is a commonly used measure of intimate partner violence that measures the frequency with which respondents had experienced psychological and physical abuse from their dating partners.

«I have experience in treating individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse and all sorts of other psychological diagnoses.

The strongest evidence in relation to impairment is for improving the psychological functioning of children who have experienced sexual abuse where CBT appears to improve outcomes for children showing signs of PTSD, and for a small number of child - focused therapies for children who have experienced neglect.

Discusses different reasons for women to arrive in prison, including substance abuse, physical and sexual victimization, and hospitalizations for psychological or emotional problems, as well as the role of prisons to provide appropriate treatment for women prisoners based on their experiences.

Thus the younger the child the more likely the child is to suffer residual and pervasive problems following traumatic experiences such as witnessing family violence or being abused or neglected.21 Exposure to such experiences can alter a developing child's brain in ways that can result in a range of inter-related psychological, emotional and social problems including: depression and anxiety; post traumatic stress disorder; problems with emotional regulation; substance misuse; relationship difficulties; and physical problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke.22

Trauma - informed care focuses on the physical, psychological and emotional well - being of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect.

Patients had to fulfil the following criteria: a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective psychosis, or delusional disorder according to criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition, revised11; no evidence of organic brain disease; substance abuse not identified as the primary problem; age between 18 and 65 years; presence of persistent hallucinations or delusions, or both, for a minimum of 6 months and at least 1 month of stabilisation if they had experienced an exacerbation during this period; stable medication; no psychological or family intervention; their responsible medical officer had given permission for them to enter the study; no serious threat of violence towards the assessors; and they had given informed consent to participate.

The term «domestic violence» is used to describe physical, sexual, or psychological abuse.31 In addition to immediate health concerns due to injuries and emotional distress, survivors can experience a wide variety of longer - term cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune system problems stemming from abuse.32 These health problems may contribute to victims» higher annual health care costs up to 15 years after the abuse ends.33

Researchers looked at various Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's include (a) psychological abuse, (b) physical abuse, (c) sexual abuse, (d) substance abuse by a household family member, (e) mental illness of a household family member, (f) spousal or partner violence, and (g) criminal behaviour resulting in the incarceration of a household member) and how they are related to adulthood health risk behaviours and disease outcome.

The psychological treatment of children who have experienced sexual abuse has only recently begun to be systematically investigated.

Types of traumatic experiences are varied yet distinct, including sexual abuse or assault, physical abuse or assault, emotional / psychological maltreatment, neglect, serious accident or medical illness, witness to domestic violence, victim / witness to community violence, school violence, natural or manmade disasters, forced displacement, war / terrorism, victim / witness to extreme personal / interpersonal violence, traumatic grief / separation, and system - induced trauma.

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This paper explores whether the impacts of the SHM program on marital quality and stability outcomes differ according to six additional subgroup - defining characteristics at the 12 - and 30 - month follow - up points: (1) length of marriage at study entry, (2) experience of abuse or neglect in the family of origin, (3) psychological distress at study entry, (4) whether the extended family respects and values the couple's marriage, (5) presence of a stepchild in the household, and (6) presence of a young child (under 3) in the household.

Most men with insecure attachment strategies disclosed during treatment that they had experienced trauma in childhood, specifically trauma physical, sexual, and psychological abuse or neglect, abandonment, or loss of the caregivers experienced by the child.

While all qualified San Francisco Psychotherapists are mental health generalists, and have undergone training in the treatment of a vast array of emotional disorders and psychological complexities, most have specialized experience with a particular population or issue, such as substance abuse, sexual intimacy, or depression.

Psychological correlates of childhood sexual abuse and adult criminal victimization in women's experiences.

Compared to children of married parents, those with cohabiting parents are more likely to experience the breakup of their families, be exposed to «complex» family forms, live in poverty, suffer abuse, and have negative psychological and educational outcomes.

Infant intersubjectivity is a well - established theory of how infants learn about self, others, and the world, and its relevance in how older children re-learn such fundamental psychological realities when their original learning was embedded in experiences of abuse and neglect is also worth serious consideration by those who provide treatment to such children.

Race / Ethnicity Caucasian Hispanic African American Asian American Native American Other races not listed N / A Socioeconomic status < $ 10,000 $ 10,000 - $ 20,000 $ 20,000 - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 - $ 40,000 $ 40,000 - $ 50,000 $ 50,000 - $ 60,000 $ 60,000 - $ 70,000 > $ 70,000 Education level High school diploma Vocational training Some college Bachelor's degree Graduate / professional training Doctoral degree Marital status Measures The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Questionnaire (ACEs Questionnaire; Felitti et al., 1998) assessed mothers» exposure to seven dimensions of ACEs, including psychological, physical, and sexual abuse and exposure to parental substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and criminal behavior.

Specifically, mothers» experience of childhood psychological abuse and neglect was examined as a predictor of negative parenting behaviors, with a majority of these studies suggest - ing that mothers» own childhood experience of psychological ZERO TO THREE • SEPTEMBER 2016 5

Although less is known about the consequences of domestic violence for male victims, there is evidence that men who are abused experience the same constellation of physical and psychological outcomes as their female counterparts (for reviews, see Dutton, 2007; Hines & Malley - Morrison, 2005).

Specifically, the ACE Study model relies strongly on the idea that adverse childhood experiences create a burden of psychological stress that changes behavior, cognitions, emotions, and physical functions in ways that promote subsequent health problems and illness.22 Among the hypothesized pathways, adverse childhood experiences lead to depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, which in turn can lead to substance abuse, sleep disorders, inactivity, immunosuppression, inflammatory responses, and inconsistent health care use, possibly leading to other medical conditions later in life.23, 24 Therefore, childhood behavioral and emotional symptoms very likely represent a crucial mediator linking adverse childhood experiences and the longer term health - related problems found in the ACE substudies.

Without proper treatment and care, survivors often experience severe and lasting psychological and sometimes physical consequences of the abuse.