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psychological abuse

psychological abuse Psychological abuse is a form of nonphysical abuse involving a deliberate, repeated pattern of behavior by one person toward another.

Psychological abuse is a form of nonphysical abuse involving a deliberate, repeated pattern of behavior by one person toward another. These nonphysical acts harm the other person’s emotions, behavior, and overall mental well-being.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Emotional Abuse” (D000085202).
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