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 ...

Verbal abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse and often leaves lasting emotional scars. If you're being verbally abused, it's important to name the behavior and set clear boundaries. If the ...

Sure, Dad has a bad temper and Mom has her moods. But when do stormy temperaments cross the line into verbal abuse? Because verbal abuse isn't as clear-cut as other types — like physical or sexual ...

A new systematic review has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal abuse by adults as a standalone subtype of child maltreatment, to ensure targeted prevention and address the ...

Verbal abuse is defined as using words to cause someone psychological distress. It can take the form of name-calling, threatening to leave, and constant put-downs. Gaslighting, manipulating you, and ...

Dennis Golm is affiliated with CoramBAAF. A recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is linked to low mood, drug abuse and ...

Did you or a close friend have a parent who frequently yelled or used threatening language when you were a child? For people who experience it, even from nonparental caregivers or teachers, the ...

Most of us are aware of overt and explicit cases of verbal abuse. After a relaxing dinner at your local Italian restaurant, you hear a middle-aged man in the parking lot yelling at his female ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

Maltreatment during childhood significantly increases someone's risk of experiencing depression and anxiety in adulthood. In 2015, a systematic review and meta-analysis of 199 peer-reviewed papers ...