PTSD and the Impact of Abuse |
Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers specifically to violence and aggression between intimate partners and can include physical or sexual violence, psychological aggression or stalking. Acts of IPV range in how often they occur and/or how violent they are. A 2016/2017 telephone survey of US adult women found that around 3 in 10 women had experienced severe physical violence. In fact, a 2010 report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 20 people per minute were physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.
Any individual who witnesses or experiences a traumatic event(s) such as IPV can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health disorder that may be more common than most people think. Knowing that instances of abuse such as IPV may lead to PTSD, it is important to understand the signs in ourselves and others. If you or someone you know appears to be constantly avoiding reminders of the event, reliving the trauma, having negative thoughts or feelings, or feeling on edge, it might be time to talk to a healthcare provider. Early intervention by a trained mental health care provider can help you determine the most appropriate way to help you with your PTSD symptoms.
For available resources and support, visit www.nexusmentalhealth.com.
If you or a loved one are experiencing IPV, please call 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit www.thehotline.org. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention
Mayo Clinic (2022): Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Symptoms and causes
Davis L L, et al. (2022). The economic burden of posttraumatic stress disorder in the United State from a societal perspective. J Clin Psychiatry, 83(3):21m14116. |
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