This study emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence surrounding verbal abuse and raising awareness about its damaging consequences. It serves as a wake-up call for society to take action and provide support to both parents and children. By recognizing verbal abuse as child maltreatment, we can strengthen child protection policies and implement effective interventions to help children heal from the emotional wounds inflicted upon them.
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A new systematic review has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal abuse by adults as a standalone subtype of child maltreatment, to ensure targeted prevention and address the lasting harm it can inflict.