Emotional Abuse: Symptoms & Signs (Psychological Abuse, Mental Abuse, Verbal Abuse)

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Emotional Abuse

Alternate Names : Psychological Abuse, Mental Abuse, Verbal Abuse

Emotional Abuse | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse may not have clear outward signs or symptoms. It is much harder to detect. Victims of this type of abuse often have these symptoms:

anxiety

depression

high levels of stress

irritability, hostility, and anger

low self-esteem

panic attacks

suicidal thoughts

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Author: Elizabeth Smith, BA
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/22/01

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