Emotional
You
do not need to face this alone. More often than not, seeking support
from others is helpful. In addition to the Oasis Program and other
community agencies, trusted friends or family can provide emotional
support. You are not alone.
Long-term
effects of relationship violence may include:
-
anxiety
- chronic
depression
- chronic
pain
- dissociative
states
- drug
and alcohol dependence
- eating
disorders
- emotional
"over-reactions" to stimuli
- general
emotional numbing
- health
problems
- lowered
self-esteem
-
malnutrition
- panic
attacks
- repeated
self-injury
- self
neglect
- sexual
dysfunction
- sleep
disorders
- strained
family relationships
- suicide
attempts
- an
inability to adequately respond to the needs of their children
Counselors
are trained in assisting individuals who are experiencing these
long-term effects. You may also be surprised by how many people
you know that could offer emotional support as well. Start talking
to someone today.
If
you are a UA student, faculty or staff member
You
can seek free mental health services at the Oasis Program on campus
or you can contact services in the community (see below).
If
you are not a UA student, faculty, or staff member
There
are a number of community based options for your emotional/mental
health needs.
For
emotional support
For
therapeutic counseling/services: There are many community
mental health providers including psychologists, licensed counselors,
and licensed social workers that you can meet with to discuss the
impact of relationship violence on your emotional/mental health.
These individuals can be located either by calling your insurance
carrier for recommended mental health providers, or looking in the
phone book under Counselors, Psychologists, Mental Health Services,
or Psychologists.
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