6 Types of Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is intentional, repeated nonphysical actions that negatively affect someone’s mental health, according to the American Psychological Association. But while emotional abuse consistently wears down victims’ mental health and self-esteem, not all types of emotional abuse look the same. Different actions fall under the category of emotional abuse but look different in practice. To help you learn more about emotional abuse, watch this video.

Previously, we also made a video on the signs of emotional abuse: https://youtu.be/K_CCA7KAou4

Trigger warning: Abuse and suicide are mentioned in this video. f the material in this video is too triggering or painful for you, please honor yourself, even if it means not watching further.

If you relate to this video, we have also left a list of hotlines below you or a loved one can use to seek help for abuse.

Resources:
National Child Abuse Hotline (US and Canada): 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
TTY: 800-787-3224
Video Phone for Deaf Callers: 206-518-9361
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (800-799-4889)
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (US and Canada) or 85258 (UK)
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

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