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Crime

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women’s Mental Health

We should consider Domestic Violence as a major issue because of its devastating consequences on women’s mental health. According to data, every 1 in 3 women globally endure physical or sexual violence in their lives, and around 30% of women

Awareness

Bullying and violence in schools

On 21st November 2023, a 16-year-old queer make-up artist Pranshu died by suicide as a result of overwhelming cyberbullying due to their gender identity. Cyberbullying is a type of a broader behavioural tendency called bullying.  What is bullying? Bullying refers

Awareness Education

Impact of Media Violence on Mental Health

Impact of Media Violence on Mental Health How often do you witness violence while engaging with media? Which modes of media portray violence? Digital media has become an integral part of people’s lives today. Most people are exposed to media

Social

Is Domestic Violence For Men Too?

As we know information related to domestic violence has largely focused on women as the victims and men as the perpetrators. Domestic Violence against men tends to go unrecognised since men are less likely to admit to or report such

Parenting

The Hidden Scars of Witnessing Domestic Violence in Childhood

Witnessing Domestic Violence in Childhood Usually, the problems of children from domestic violence homes are easily ignored. The parents try their best to keep their children away from episodes of such, plus the signs are sometimes so subtle that the

News

Violence in Manipur Is Causing Mental Health Disorders among Children

Ethnic conflict has pushed the small Indian state of Manipur into what many have labeled a state of civil war, as the two main tribes. The majority Meitei and minority Kuki, fight for territory and dominance. This week, shocking footage

Awareness

Peace Psychology – Conflict, Violence, and Peace

When we discuss war, violence or conflicts, have you ever wondered that psychology could play a role in these aspects? If not, then this article is for you, and if yes, then the article will take you to a journal

Crime

Addressing the Prevalence of Male Sexual Violence

Experts recently emphasised the pressing need to address the rising prevalence of sexual violence among males in a session titled “Overcoming Shame, Stigma, and Barriers in Addressing Victims of Male Sexual Violence” at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric

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Let’s know about Battered Woman Syndrome: A New form of violence

Battered Woman Syndrome is a pattern of signs and symptoms exhibited by a woman who has suffered ongoing intimate partner violence: whether psychological, physical, or sexual. This is classified as a syndrome in ICD whereas DSM does not recognize it

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Domestic violence puts children’s mental health at risk

When your parents fight, it’s painful enough, but a new study suggests that trauma can increase your chances of depression and other mental health issues. More than 17,700 Canadian people took part in a national survey on mental health for