Emotional Abuse
Alternate Names : Psychological Abuse, Mental Abuse, Verbal Abuse
What are the treatments for the condition?
The ultimate goal is for victims to reestablish their lives
without the abusers and to get counseling that will help them
deal with the emotional scars.
The best thing a third person such as a doctor, friend, neighbor,
or family member can do is be supportive no matter what the victim chooses.
The victim can't be rescued. He or she needs to be the one to make the
decision to leave the abuser.
If the victim wants help, assist him or her in finding a safe
place to stay. It could be the home of a friend or relative or an emergency
shelter. Keep in mind that people who are emotionally abusive can be
violent, even if they haven't caused physical harm in the past.
Individual psychotherapy
and group therapy are very important. The victim needs to realize that
he or she has value as a person. And he or she needs to learn how to
recognize abuse. Talking to people with similar experiences can be
helpful. The victim needs to heal mentally so that he or she is less likely to
enter into another abusive relationship.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
The abused person may have to move out of his or her home
and find other living arrangements.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
If the emotionally abused person has moved from his or
her home, permanent arrangements may have to be made. The person
may be able to return to his or her home if the abuser has gotten help
and is not likely to continue to be abusive.
How is the condition monitored?
The victim may not be able to monitor the abuse because
he or she may not recognize it when it happens. A family member or
friend may help to monitor emotional abuse.
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