Statistics
What age group consistently had the highest prevalence?
What is 5-11 years old
What physical manifestations are associated with emotional abuse?
What is...
- Chronic stress
- Poor care
What are the cognitive delays emotional abuse can cause?
What is lack of problem-solving skills
What is damaged if a child feels inferior, incapable, or unworthy?
What is self-esteem damage
Name one local resource that helps kids with emotional development?
What is...
- Project Harmony
- Child Saving Institute
During COVID-19, was the percent increase in emotional abuse?
What is 39%
How does emotional abuse affect a child's height?
What is...
- small in stature
- delayed physical growth
What is it called when a child is only worried about themselves without regard to others?
What is Egocentric perspective
How do children behave if exposed to emotional abuse?
What is...
- Impulsively
- Have frequent outbursts
What is...
- Bellittling/talking down to others
- Blaming/gaslighting
- Humiliating others
What was the number of children dealing with psychological abuse in 2020?
What is 165,856
What illnesses are children exposed to emotional abuse susceptible to?
What is...
- upper respiratory infections
- Digestive upset
How is speech and communication affected by emotional abuse?
What is speech delays
What does Social Functioning mean in a child who has been exposed to emotional abuse?
What is...
- Difficulty making friends
- May be suspicious and mistrust adults
What is it called when a child becomes overly alert to the danger around them?
What is Hypervigilance
What age group had a prevalence of 31-34%?
What is 12-17 years old
How does emotional development affect motor development?
What is poor muscle tone and strength
Why are children more likely not to be understood?
What is...
- Incorrect word usage
- incomplete sentences
- poor articulation
Emotional Absue can make people become __________?
What is fearful, anxious, depressed, withdrawn, or aggressive
What are some signs that you should contact a healthcare provider?
What is...
- Flashbacks
- Racing Heart
- Sweating
- Easily startled
- Emotionally numb
- Sad or depressed
Name two of the 5 signs of emotional abuse
What is...
1. Judgmental/hypercritical
2. Ignore boundaries/invade privacy
3. Possessive/controlling
4. Manipulative
5. Dismiss other people's feelings
What skills are delayed during physical development because of emotional abuse?
What are fine and gross motor skills
How is a child's attention while learning if exposed to emotional abuse?
What is a short attention span
How does emotional abuse affect a child's personality development?
What is leads to dependence, subversion, or open rebellion
How can you help prevent emotional abuse?
What is...
- Understanding the child's needs (environment, family situation,etc.)
- focus on the child and caregivers separately