3Novices: Domestic Violence Leaves Mental Scars as Well in Women

A new study highlights that besides physical injuries, survivors of domestic violence are also at a greater risk of mental health problems such as depression and psychotic symptoms. The study, published in iDepression and Anxiety/i, showed that women who were victims of domestic violence had a three times higher risk of developing schizophrenia-like psychotic symptoms. "We studied the impact of domestic violence on the risk of mental health problems, ...

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