Abuse

Key points about abuse in mental health:

• Non-physical:

  Unlike physical abuse, mental abuse involves actions that are not physically harmful but can still cause significant psychological damage.

• Power and control:

  The core motive behind abuse is often to exert power and control over the victim.

• Impact on mental health:

  Abuse can lead to various mental health issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and difficulty forming healthy relationships.

Examples of abusive behaviors in mental health:

• Constant criticism and belittlement

• Isolating the victim from friends and family

• Making threats or ultimatums

• Gaslighting (making the victim doubt their own reality)

• Public humiliation

• Blaming the victim for everything

• Monitoring and controlling the victim's actions