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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is a guide established through scientific research that is used by those in the health care and related fields to diagnose mental health disorders in individuals.
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Given what is known about domestic violence and the complicated intricacies that are involved in the power dynamics within intimate relationships, there is the potential for significant mental health impacts on the victims of domestic violence. These different mental health complications can arise in addition to the physical, behavioral, and other vital health consequences. The impact that domestic violence has on an individual can extend past the person directly experiencing it. Therefore, people of all ages can experience the effects of domestic violence from a psychological standpoint. Those who are the...
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Kulpinski, A., Bank, S., Blasdell, R. (2023). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and Domestic Violence. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_401-1
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