John has been married to Lisa for seven years. Over time, John has noticed a troubling pattern in their relationship: during conflicts, Lisa often resorts to emotional withdrawal and gives him the ...

If we look at verbal abuse as a means of maintaining control and power over someone, we can think of the types of verbal abuse listed and explained in this post as being ways that someone tries to ...

Psychological abuse isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it's the quiet, subtle behaviors that do the most damage. The tricky part? These behaviors often get dismissed as "just their personality" ...

Elder Financial Abuse Is a Growing Concern. Here Are Red Flags to Watch For. Scammers are quite skilled at getting people to ...

Psychological abuse can be sneaky, often going unrecognized until its effects are deeply entrenched. While overt abuse may be easier to spot, subtler forms can slip through the cracks, leaving ...

If someone is experiencing physical abuse, you may be able to identify signs such as bruises or injuries. A person may also display behaviors such as expressing fear or unease when speaking about ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

“Leave a cheater, gain a life” is the mantra of cartoonist Tracy Schorn, who has created a blog and an internet community around the idea that marital infidelity is a form of abuse, as a recent ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocacy groups are spreading awareness about financial abuse.

The prevalence of financial abuse is higher among younger individuals. The largest percentage of respondents (36%) were ...