Definition
of
Psychological abuse
from
SCIE website: Types and indicators of abuse
Source
https://www.scie.org.uk/safeguarding/adults/introduction/types-and-indicators-of-abuse#psychological
Types of psychological or emotional abuse
Enforced social isolation - preventing someone accessing services, educational and social opportunities and seeing friends
Removing mobility or communication aids or intentionally leaving someone unattended when they need assistance
Preventing someone from meeting their religious and cultural needs
Preventing the expression of choice and opinion
Failure to respect privacy
Preventing stimulation, meaningful occupation or activities
Intimidation, coercion, harassment, use of threats, humiliation, bullying, swearing or verbal abuse
Addressing a person in a patronising or infantilising way
Threats of harm or abandonment
Cyber bullying