Monthly Mental Health Tip

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month take some time to understand the warning signs for domestic violence and understand the power imbalance that is present in domestic violence situations. Domestic violence can impact anyone regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, and education.​​​​​​​

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Mental Health Tip: Take note of warning signs for domestic violence and learn how and what action to take if you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence. It is also important to understand what a healthy relationship looks like.

 

Warning signs:

• Being isolated from family and friends.

• Preventing from making own decisions.

• Controlling finances without discussion or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.

• Pressuring to have sex or perform sexual acts you're not comfortable with.

• Pressuring to use drugs or alcohol.​

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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a great resource www.thehotline.org

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