New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

Abuse exists on a spectrum, from relatively mild and infrequent to severe, often, and potentially life threatening. The most severe abuse does not have to be physical, but abuse may escalate to ...

Psychological abuse isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it's the quiet, subtle behaviors that do the most damage. The tricky part? These behaviors often get dismissed as "just their personality" ...

If you are a former victim of child abuse, why not create a New Year's resolution that is far more powerful than the typical ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...

Over the past week, two celebrity stories have sparked ongoing conversations about unhealthy relationship dynamics and emotional abuse. On Saturday, "Don't Look Up" actor Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend ...

Verbal abuse is a way of attacking or negatively defining another person using words—or silence—as a weapon. It can take a variety of forms ranging from loud rants to passive-aggressive remarks.

In October, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development heard testimony in support of the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, one of two pieces of legislation focused on ...

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 ...

Power abuse still persists in the modern workplace. Experts explain why, share the effects of power abuse, and advise on how ...