Neuropsychologist Martin Teicher reveals the alarming connections scientists are discovering between child abuse—even when it is psychological, not physical—and permanent debilitating changes in the brain that may lead to psychiatric problems.

Learn how childhood abuse and neglect permanently change the developing brain, which can lead to mental illness and substance abuse.

Emotional abuse is very traumatic. It also can have effects on all kinds of physical symptoms. Learn what emotional abuse does to your brain.