When Karina Singer, a 48-year-old Las Vegas woman, visited her dad in his assisted living facility, something seemed off. The air conditioner was on the lowest setting and a fan was on full blast, and ...

Each year in the U.S., at least 10% of people age 65 and older experience some form of elder abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Elder abuse is an intentional or negligent act by any ...

Maltreatment during childhood significantly increases someone's risk of experiencing depression and anxiety in adulthood. In 2015, a systematic review and meta-analysis of 199 peer-reviewed papers ...

RECOGNISING THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE: WHAT EVERY ADULT SHOULD KNOW Understanding the signs of child abuse is vital in protecting vulnerable children. Abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

Maltreatment during childhood significantly increases someone's risk of experiencing depression and anxiety in adulthood. In 2015, a systematic review and meta-analysis of 199 peer-reviewed papers ...