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·June 21, 2022·5 min read

A Link Between Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Suicidality in Both Men and Women

Women and men who have suffered abuse at the hands of an intimate partner are twice as likely to self-harm, twice as likely to have suicidal ideations, and three times as likely to attempt suicide as those who have not experienced abusive relationships.

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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous.

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·July 2, 2019·6 min read

Brain injury common in domestic violence

Many survivors of domestic violence are likely to have experienced repeated head injuries and oxygen deprivation. The injuries resulted in memory loss, anxiety, and visual problems. Of the 49 people interviewed for this study, 81% report being hit in the head by their partner, while 83% report strangulation events.

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·January 30, 2023·3 min read

Coercive Control Takes Significant Toll on Children

When it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren't just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical development, and broader family functioning outcomes such as strained relationships with their parents or experiencing harsher parenting. Children also often exhibit behavioral and psychological challenges.

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·February 20, 2023·4 min read

Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy Linked to Structural Brain Changes in Babies

Babies born to mothers who experience domestic violence during pregnancy have altered brain development and changes in brain structure. In females, maternal exposure to IPV was associated with a smaller amygdala, a brain area associated with social and emotional development. In males, the caudate nucleus size was increased. This brain area is associated with multiple functions including memory, learning, reward, and movement. The findings may explain why children of mothers who experience domestic abuse are more likely to suffer from mental health problems later in life.

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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

Researchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.

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·May 14, 2021·6 min read

History of Significant Head Injury in Women Prisoners Linked With Disability and Past Abuse

78% of female prisoners had a history of severe head injury, most of which occurred in the context of domestic violence. 66% of prisoners experienced repeated head injuries spanning several years.

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·June 8, 2022·5 min read

In Low-Income Families, Fathers’ Depression Hurts Couples

Fathers experiencing economic hardship who exhibit depressive symptoms have higher levels of emotional conflict and verbal aggression than mothers.

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·August 5, 2019·3 min read

Link between intimate partner homicide and firearms dealers in urban settings

A significant link has been identified between the concentration of federally licensed firearm dealers in urban areas and intimate partner homicides in the home.

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·February 17, 2020·6 min read

Mortality from all causes over 40% higher in female domestic abuse survivors

Women who have experienced domestic violence are 44% more likely to die from any cause compared to the general population. They also have a 51% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and a 31% higher risk of being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.

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·March 6, 2023·4 min read

Pregnant Women With Schizophrenia Have Threefold Risk of Interpersonal Violence

Pregnant women and new mothers with schizophrenia are three times more likely to visit the emergency room as a result of being victims of interpersonal violence, a new study finds.

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·August 16, 2018·4 min read

Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward Mom

A critical new study reports prenatal interpersonal violence can affect emotional regulation by toddlers toward their mothers. Researchers report children of mothers who were victims of domestic abuse during pregnancy, are more likely to exhibit aggression toward their moms in toddlerhood.

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domestic violence

A Link Between Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Suicidality in Both Men and Women

Brain injury common in domestic violence

Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy Linked to Structural Brain Changes in Babies

Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

History of Significant Head Injury in Women Prisoners Linked With Disability and Past Abuse

In Low-Income Families, Fathers’ Depression Hurts Couples

Link between intimate partner homicide and firearms dealers in urban settings

Mortality from all causes over 40% higher in female domestic abuse survivors

Pregnant Women With Schizophrenia Have Threefold Risk of Interpersonal Violence

Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward Mom

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Decoding Emotions: AI Model Predicts People’s Feelings

Progesterone’s Protective Role Against Parkinson’s in the Enteric Nervous System

Dopamine Plays Double Duty in Learning and Motivation

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