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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Domestic Violence Situations


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Season 3, Episode 2:
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Domestic Violence Situations

Release Date: September 1, 2025

Content Areas: Today, we are discussing the stigma surrounding mental health and how it can prevent victims from seeking help, and how domestic violence impacts the mental health of survivors, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. We will look at the role of mental health professionals in identifying and supporting victims and the need for greater awareness and education among law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social workers. Trauma-informed approaches to therapy and recovery for survivors. Identifying the strategies to promote mental wellness in survivors and prevent further trauma, as well as how supportive communities and networks can foster healing for both victims and their families, and approaches to therapy and recovery for survivors.

Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith

Guest: Toni Shearer

Resources / Publications: 

Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties – https://dvscp.org/
Amend Program – https://dvscp.org/amend

Music in this episode is:  “Adding the Sun” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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