Emotional and psychological abuse

Psychological abuse, sometimes referred to as emotional abuse, is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to a behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It is often associated with situations of power imbalance in abusive relationships, and may include bullying, gaslighting, and abuse in the workplace.

Psychological abuse can be difficult to spot, especially in the early stages. It can be subtle and insidious, and it often involves the abuser using words and actions to control, isolate, and humiliate the victim.