Domestic Violence
Some 1.2 million women and 700,000 men experience domestic violence each year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
However, these figures relate only to official reports of violence, with the real figure likely to be much higher. The effect on survivors' mental health is profound and obvious.
- Domestic violence has an estimated overall cost to mental healthcare of £176 million.
- Research suggests that people experiencing domestic abuse are more likely to experience mental health problems. In contrast, women with mental health problems are more likely to be domestically abused, with 30-60% of people with mental health problems have experienced domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse in the general population.
- Exposure to domestic violence has a significant impact on children's mental health. Many studies have found strong links between poorer educational outcomes and higher levels of mental health problems.
Support
Calderdale Staying Safe
Calderdale Staying Safe is a domestic abuse support service provided by a well-established local charity. We have been providing free and confidential domestic abuse support for many years to people living across all areas of Calderdale, including Halifax, Brighouse, Elland, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. We believe that everyone has the right to live a life free from domestic violence and we are working together with other services across Calderdale to build a safer community for everyone.
Call for help now on: 01422 323339
The team are here to take your call Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm
It is vitally important that you contact the police on 999 if you are in immediate danger or 101 if the threat is not imminent. Nobody should be victim to domestic violence. You can also text 999 if you have registered for emergencySMS services.
