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Definitions of domestic violence recognize that victims can include anyone, regardless of socioeconomic background, education level, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

Domestic violence was formerly referred to as "wife abuse". However, this term was abandoned when the definition of domestic violence was changed to reflect that wives are not the only ones who can fall victim to domestic violence.

The definition of domestic violence now recognizes that victims can be:

•Spouses
•Sexual/Dating/Intimate partners
•Family members
•Children
•Cohabitants

Many people think that a victim of domestic violence can only obtain a protective order against their spouse. This is actually a myth.

Most states allow victims of abusive cohabitant lovers to obtain protective orders (also referred to as temporary restraining orders or emergency protective orders).

Some states allow victims of abusive adult relatives, roommates, or even non-cohabitating partners to obtain protective orders. The laws in each state are different, so check the most updated laws in your state.

For more information and to learn about how the law protects you:
visit the source of this caption:
www.findlaw.com/family/domestic-violence/what-is-domestic-violence.html

Chronic pain and mental health directly impact one another. Psychological management seeks to deal with coping with a diagnosis or pain pattern.

If you are able to develop a team to help with your chronic pain- adding a mental health practitioner who has experience with chronic pain can be life-changing.

Source:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3986332/

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Chronic Pain and Mental Health | Pain Relief Institute It’s important for anybody contending with chronic pain and mental health problems to seek professional help. Therapy can greatly improve the patient’s life