Signs of Emotional Abuse


Physical Indicators

Emotional abuse may be name-calling, insults, put-downs, etc., or it may be terrorization, isolation, humiliation, rejection, corruption, or ignoring

• Speech disorders

• Delayed physical development

• Substance abuse

• Ulcers, asthma, severe allergies

 

Behavioral Indicators

• Habit disorders (sucking, rocking, biting)

• Antisocial, destructive

• Neurotic traits (sleep disorders, inhibition of play)

• Passive and aggressive behavioral extremes

• Delinquent behavior (especially adolescents)

• Developmentally delayed