Violence
Violence is behaviour causing harm by the use of force. The World Health Organization (WHO) divides violence into three-sub types which include self-directed violence, interpersonal violence and collective violence. Exposure to violence can have a lasting impact on a person’s physical, mental and emotional health. Violence has been linked to an increased risk of substance abuse, mental illness, as well as chronic and infectious diseases.
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PHO Webinar: “All in Her Head”: The Heath Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence and Evidence-Based Strategies to Promote Women’s Health
In this webinar, we explore the multiple and intersecting effects of trauma, violence and structural conditions on women’s health, safety and well-being, and identify factors that contribute to women’s healing and growth.
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22 Oct 2019
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