Focus on the abusive behavior rather than abuser. A number of informational sources are available. Price Consulting provides specialized mental health/substance abuse treatment to persons ranging in age from 3-99. And, since emotional abuse doesn’t result in physical evidence such as bruising or malnutrition, it can be very hard to diagnose." [65] Some researchers have, however, begun to develop methods to diagnose and treat such abuse, including the ability to: identify risk factors, provide resources to victims and their families, and ask appropriate questions to help identify the abuse. [65] [66] The majority of companies within the United States provide access to a human resources department, in which to report cases of psychological/emotional abuse.

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