Mental health articles
OF mental health care and mentally ill
September, 2014
The woman who has been raped or sexually assaulted
The woman who has been raped or sexually assaulted Rape is when a man forces a woman to have sex without her permission. In most countries rape refers to forced sex where there is penetration of the woman’s sexual passage (her vagina) by the man’s sexual organ (his penis). Sexual assault is a broader term […]
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Things to remember when dealing with women who are being abused
Things to remember when dealing with women who are being abused • Abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Most victims of violence are women being abused by their male partner. • Violence is common; suspect it in any woman with unexplained injuries or physical symptoms, sleep problems or suicidal feelings. • Encourage the woman […]
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anger management techniques for adults
Anger management (advice for people who have difficulty controlling their temper) anger management techniques for adults • Anger is damaging to your health and to your life. Learning how to control it is an important way of improving your life. • Anger can be controlled. Someone who says “I just cannot control what I do […]
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Working with men who are violent
Working with men who are violent The greatest difficulty in helping women whose husbands are violent is that most men do not seek help for this problem. They may fear humiliation, police or legal action, or social stigma. These are some suggestions on how to work with violent men: • It is important for you […]
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What to do about Domestic Violence
TWhat to do about Domestic Violence • Try to involve the husband in marital counselling. • See the woman at regular intervals. If you are treating her for depression, then see her at least once a week. • The difficulty in dealing with victims of violence is knowing what to do if the husband refuses […]
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What Happens After Domestic Violence
• Clearly document the woman’s history and any physical injuries. Record details such as exactly what the woman said her partner did (for example “Woman says partner hit her with a metal pan at least six times”) and the nature of any injuries (for example “A bruise on the right shoulder area measuring about 2 […]
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Domestic Violence What to Do
How to deal with this problem Domestic Violence What to Do Questions to ask the woman Domestic Violence What to Do • Do you and your husband fight or argue? How often? About what? This is a relatively easy question since most husbands and wives argue. • Has your husband ever hit you? Or threatened […]
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what constitutes domestic violence in nc
How to identify domestic violence what constitutes domestic violence in nc Many health workers are unsure whether they should ask about violence because they feel there is little they can do about it. Some believe that violence is not a health issue. In fact, violence is as much a health issue as dirty drinking water. […]
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Husband Wife Domestic Violence Case
Husband Wife Domestic Violence Case Nyasha’s story: the cycle of violence Nyasha married Tarisai when she was only 17 years old. Soon afterwards Tarisai began to shout at her. At first she was concerned because he had been so loving before they were married. The reasons for his anger were often small: one day it […]
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Domestic Violence Why Women Stay
Why do women stay in violent relationships? Domestic Violence Why Women Stay Women do not leave their violent husband for many reasons: • No money, nowhere to go. The woman is trapped by her money situation; if she leaves, she may have no home to go to and no money. • How will the children manage without […]
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