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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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·August 29, 2021·2 min read

Cholesterol Flags Violence Risk in People With Schizophrenia

Lower cholesterol levels may put people with schizophrenia at higher risk for violent behaviors, including self-harm and suicide. Researchers say lower cholesterol levels make brain cells less sensitive to serotonin, increasing symptoms of depression, impulsivity, and aggression.

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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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·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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·January 16, 2018·5 min read

No Evidence to Support Link Between Violent Video Games and Behavior

A new study from University of York researchers backs up previous findings that there is no evidence to support the theory that violent video games increase real life aggressive behavior in gamers.

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·September 9, 2022·3 min read

Bullies Have Increased Risk for Violent Offenses

Children who bully others between the ages of 8 and 9 are more likely to commit violent offenses by the age of 31.

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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Violence in Juarez Affects Mental Health of Children

Researchers report children who lived in Juarez, Mexico at the height of its drug violence problems in 2010 have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems.

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·December 3, 2018·3 min read

Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures

According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.