Health Tip: Signs of Domestic Abuse

Do they fit someone you know?

(HealthDay News) -- Domestic violence is a fact of life in virtually all countries, cultures, classes and income groups. While ending it is never easy, recognizing its symptoms can be a first step.

Here, courtesy of the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, are signs that someone may be abusive:

  • A history of past battering.
  • Threats of violence.
  • Breaking objects.
  • Using force during arguments.
  • Unreasonable jealousy.
  • Controlling behavior.
  • Cruelty to animals and children.
  • Abrupt mood changes.

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