Emotional Harm

Source: NSPCC & www.bullyonline.org

Emotional harm is caused through repeated, non-physical abusive behaviour by individuals or groups. As there is no physical injury and the abuse is often carried out secretly, it is difficult to identify. Emotional abuse causes emotional damage and weakens a person's sense of well-being, in particular their self-confidence.

An NSPCC study surveyed 2,869 18-24 year olds and found that "terrorising" and "psychological control" were the most common forms of emotional abusive behaviour. "Terrorising" is when the abuser threatens to physically harm a person or something that the person loves. "Pyschological control" is when the abuser attempts to control a person's thinking and actions.

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