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Violence
Violence is described by the World Health Organization as the use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.
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A 36-year old asked:
Lately i have been having dreams with violence. Why?
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A 48-year old asked:
How can i defend myself against violence from my man?
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A 36-year old asked:
Which factors increase the likelihood of teen violence?
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A 41-year old asked:
What can cause violence in a normally non-violent diabetic?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can i deal with conflict and violence in my relationship?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the efforts made to stop violence against women by people they know?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Do societal problems like abortion, divorce, ban of child discipline and others contribute to violence in the nation?
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A 35-year old asked:
How come I find violence fascinating even though it deeply disturbs me?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can mental disorders lead to violence?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are the 3 cycles of domestic violence?
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A 30-year old asked:
I need a safe house for domestic violence victims?
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A 23-year old female asked about a 35-year old female:
Why does violence cause some people to become sexually aroused?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can I tell me how I can stop thinking about my past domestic violence relationship?
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A 34-year old asked:
What can I do for my neighbor who I suspect is suffering domestic violence by her partner?
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A 38-year old asked:
Advice on how to stop thinking of your past domestic violence relationship? what should I do?
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A 30-year old asked:
What's wrong with me that I'm easily distracted, agitated, irritated and have a need to retaliate using violence?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is mental state of domestic violence victims?
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A 31-year old asked:
Are there symptoms or clues of domestic violence/abuse?
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A 49-year old asked:
Will a domestic violence victim develop a personality disorder?
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A 35-year old asked:
How do I overcome the memory of domestic violence so I can move forward?
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A 29-year old asked:
Witnessing domestic violence as a child makes me hypersensitive. Should i turn in my neighbor who shouts?
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A 34-year old asked:
Do violent video games cause violence?
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A 42-year old asked:
what's the reason behind violence against women?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can you doctors do to end violence against women?
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A 39-year old asked:
How do women react to experiencing violence against them?
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A 38-year old asked:
What does "violence against women" include besides beating?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is violence against women an acceptable behavior in many societies?
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A 35-year old asked:
Might I have seen something terrible and have to block out the violence or am i just making it up?
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A 33-year old asked:
How does one overcome domestic violence/abuse?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is there a link between witnessing domestic violence as a child and schizophrenia?
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