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 ...

The damaging effects of emotional abuse can often go unnoticed. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it harder to recognize and address. However, its impact can be ...

Although physical and sexual abuse are often what first comes to mind when we think about interpersonal violence, the gravity of emotional abuse is just as significant. Given recent domestic violence ...

Dr Haslam has received a range of grants and funding including from the Australian government. In addition to her primary employment at QUT she holds an honourary research position at the University ...

John has been married to Lisa for seven years. Over time, John has noticed a troubling pattern in their relationship: during conflicts, Lisa often resorts to emotional withdrawal and gives him the ...

Actor Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend, Sarah Brady, accused Hill of emotional abuse over the weekend, and posted screenshots of their text messages to her Instagram story that prompted widespread internet ...

As a form of emotional abuse, gaslighting isn’t a term to lightly toss around, despite what social media posts might lead you to believe. “Gaslighters mainly [use the tactic] a form of pleasure or ...