Verbal abuse of children could be as damaging to their mental health in adulthood as physical abuse, according to researchers ...

Verbal abuse doesn't have one definition alone but "involves using words – either spoken or written – with the intention of hurting, humiliating, controlling, demeaning or frightening another ...

Physical and verbal abuse during childhood is associated with increased odds of low mental well-being in adulthood compared ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- Physical harm is not the only avenue used by abusers. Domestic abuse can also be in the form of financial, sexual, and emotional abuse. And yes, verbal abuse is considered ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found . People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

Respondents also reported having been stalked. Ninety-two percent said they'd witnessed verbal abuse and 81% said they'd witnessed intimidation, while 55% said they'd seen a physical assault.

U.S. gymnasts say sport rife with verbal, emotional abuse By ABC News April 20, 2018, 6:04 AM ...