Mental Health and Intimate Partner Violence
Location
SU-216
Start Date
2-5-2025 11:40 AM
Department
Social Work
Abstract
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) as physical, sexual, or psychological violence perpetrated by a current or past partner or spouse. Approximately one-third of women experience some form of IPV in their lifetime. IPV can take on many forms, including physical, sexual/reproduction coercion, financial, mental/psychological, and technology/cyber. We conducted a literature review to examine the relationship between IPV and mental health. Methods This literature review was conducted to support a manuscript based on data from the American Muslim Intimate Partner Violence survey. We reviewed empirical and conceptual articles that examined the impact of IPV on mental health, the barriers to seeking help for IPV, interventions to address the mental health needs of IPV survivors. Results Our literature review revealed that IPV has a profound impact on mental health. Survivors of IPV are at increased risk for a range of mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. We also identified themes related to the impact of IPV on mental health, including poverty; discrimination; language barriers; sociodemographic characteristics and cultural influences; and systemic and institutional barriers to help seeking. Conclusion/Implications The findings of our literature review underscore the importance of addressing IPV. Future research should examine the effectiveness of interventions for supporting IPV survivors, taking into account the various themes identified in this review. Additionally, efforts should be made to reduce the barriers that prevent survivors of IPV from seeking help. By raising awareness of IPV and providing mental health and support services, we can help to improve the mental health and well-being of IPV survivors.
Faculty Sponsor
Olubunmi Oyewuwo
Mental Health and Intimate Partner Violence
SU-216
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) as physical, sexual, or psychological violence perpetrated by a current or past partner or spouse. Approximately one-third of women experience some form of IPV in their lifetime. IPV can take on many forms, including physical, sexual/reproduction coercion, financial, mental/psychological, and technology/cyber. We conducted a literature review to examine the relationship between IPV and mental health. Methods This literature review was conducted to support a manuscript based on data from the American Muslim Intimate Partner Violence survey. We reviewed empirical and conceptual articles that examined the impact of IPV on mental health, the barriers to seeking help for IPV, interventions to address the mental health needs of IPV survivors. Results Our literature review revealed that IPV has a profound impact on mental health. Survivors of IPV are at increased risk for a range of mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. We also identified themes related to the impact of IPV on mental health, including poverty; discrimination; language barriers; sociodemographic characteristics and cultural influences; and systemic and institutional barriers to help seeking. Conclusion/Implications The findings of our literature review underscore the importance of addressing IPV. Future research should examine the effectiveness of interventions for supporting IPV survivors, taking into account the various themes identified in this review. Additionally, efforts should be made to reduce the barriers that prevent survivors of IPV from seeking help. By raising awareness of IPV and providing mental health and support services, we can help to improve the mental health and well-being of IPV survivors.