{"id":20348,"date":"2023-03-08T15:05:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20348"},"modified":"2023-04-24T12:53:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T17:53:15","slug":"mental-health-management-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/mental-health-management-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Management for Survivors of Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Domestic violence can cause and exacerbate a <\/span>variety of mental health issues<\/span><\/a>. As such, people facing domestic violence situations and those in their support systems must be aware of resources that can help them manage their mental health following such experiences. It should also be noted that many such mental health issues can be lifelong, and therefore require ongoing management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Negative impacts on mental health can cause a domino effect of damage in a person\u2019s life. It can affect virtually every aspect of your life, including sleep, emotion management, relationship development, self-esteem and task management. Because of these pervasive effects, survivors of domestic abuse must seek out support and treatment as early as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Statistics about domestic violence<\/h2>\n

According to data from CDC\u2019s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), <\/span>41% of women and 26% of men experienced intimate partner violence<\/span><\/a> in the form of physical violence, stalking, or sexual violence. Meanwhile, more than 61 million women and 53 million men have experienced psychological abuse from a partner. Furthermore, it is thought that <\/span>many instances of domestic abuse go unreported<\/span><\/a>. These statistics demonstrate just how rampant the issue of domestic violence is. While many organizations are dedicated to reducing these numbers, it is also important for individuals to be aware of what resources they can leverage if they do find themselves in such a situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The cost of intimate partner violence<\/h2>\n

An often overlooked effect of domestic violence is the extensive monetary impact that can go along with it. These costs are related to things such as lost wages, court costs and medical bills. The total cost for individuals amounts to <\/span>over $100,000 for women over their lifetime<\/span><\/a> and just under $25,000 for men. For many of the same reasons, domestic violence also poses a burden to taxpayers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mental health problems among survivors of domestic violence<\/h2>\n

As mentioned, domestic violence can cause and exacerbate a wide range of mental health issues, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n