Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse, is a range of words or behaviors used to manipulate, intimidate, and maintain power and control over someone. These include insults, humiliation and ...

"The effects of verbal abuse can be long-lasting and can lead to a host of physical and mental health struggles," says Juanita Guerra, a clinical psychologist in New Rochelle, New York. Here's ...

Verbal abuse goes beyond having an argument. Name-calling, hurtful sarcasm, blame and manipulation, and threats are common signs. Setting boundaries and cutting ties if possible may help you stay ...

The authors called for childhood verbal abuse to be ascribed its own category of maltreatment to facilitate prevention. Child maltreatment is currently classified into four categories — physical ...

Recent studies show that repeated verbal abuse does not just hurt emotionally. It can physically alter the brain’s structure and function. Eamon McCrory’s brain scans demonstrate how threat ...