DFSV and mental health

DFSV and Mental health

Many studies have pointed to negative and often long-term mental health consequences of domestic violence for victims. These impacts extend to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and other disorders, substance abuse to self medicate, and suicide. Findings linking domestic violence and mental health raise important issues for service response

DFSV and Mental health

Everyone has mental health. Whether that’s mental health concerns, mental health wellness or somewhere in between. “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.” One’s ability to maintain their mental health can be changed by experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, fear, shame, and sadness that comes with domestic violence.

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Interventions

DFSV and Mental health

Interventions

Who perpetrates domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV)? What leads them to perpetrate such violence? And what responses support behaviour change and prevent the use of DFSV? Understanding the pivotal moments for intervention—and identifying the most impactful measures—can empower families, communities, and support services to activa

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