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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