Dating violence and digital abuse prevalent among young people: White Book
GP detection and help for patients may reduce abuse in future relationships, experts say
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Digital dating violence and coercion, particularly among young adults in casual relationships, is on the rise but may be hard for GPs to detect, new guidance says.
Online or ‘technology-facilitated’ abuse is a growing public health problem, often presenting as mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety and risk-taking behaviours.