UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health Issues

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September 16, 2021
DURHAM, N.H.— A national study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by a parent against another parent. Such exposure is associated with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and anger. “When we hear about exposure to family violence, we usually think about someone being the victim of direct physical abuse or witnessing spousal assault,” said Corinna Tucker,... - Read Full Article

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