Power abuse persists in the modern workplace. Experts explain why, share the effects of power abuse and advise on how to stop ...

While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

This story originally aired on March 2, 2024. Lyle and Erik Menendez have been behind bars in California for more than three decades for the 1989 killing of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

Therapists, like me, want their clients to know how to recognize abuse because abuse can cause trauma, which may lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a variety of irrational beliefs. Any of these ...

Emotional abuse and shame go hand in hand—a perfect marriage, so to speak. Shame is a significant factor in emotional abuse since it is the primary damage caused by emotional abuse. It is also the ...