Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a common form of maltreatment found in homosexual or heterosexual romantic affairs or marriage between adults or adolescents. Domestic violence can take the form of dating violence, domestic violence, spousal abuse, and lots more. Intimate partner abuse is the leading cause of public health problems, globally affecting… ...Read more
Domestic violence is a common form of maltreatment found in homosexual or heterosexual romantic affairs or marriage between adults or adolescents. Domestic violence can take the form of dating violence, domestic violence, spousal abuse, and lots more.
Intimate partner abuse is the leading cause of public health problems, globally affecting over 2 million women and 800,000 men. It is the major cause of injury, homelessness and death including murder.
The statistics of those affected by domestic violence from across the world is worrisome: domestic violence occurs in over 20% of current adult relationships, with women being a victim.
How does it affect health?
Domestic violence has a significant effect and consequences on health. It could lead to anxiety, depression, and other abuse disorder. Violent abuse of pregnant women can lead to the delivery of babies with low-birth-weight. Children of victim can suffer a declined intellectual functioning.
Meditation For Victims Of Domestic Violence
The safety of domestic violence victim is the most important part of treating the abuse. Apart from other therapies, meditation has proven to help victims cleanse their mind, heal their body, and get over the traumatic occurrence.
Physical and psychological benefits of Meditation
Over 3,000 studies have highlighted the physical and psychological benefits of meditation on Domestic Violence. Here are a few of them:
- Enhance inner peace
- Limit problems of panic, worries, or anxiety
- Relaxes the mind and improves sleep
- Boosts the immune system
- Reduces blood pressure
