Mentor: Carolyn Craig

This study examines the relationship between emotional abuse and depression in adolescents, with a focus on identifying the mechanisms that explain how emotional abuse contributes to depressive symptoms. Emotional abuse is often less visible than other forms of abuse, yet research shows it has significant psychological consequences, making it an important area of study within mental health.

This research was conducted as a literature-based study, analyzing existing peer-reviewed research on emotional abuse, adolescent depression, and associated mediating factors. The primary research question guiding this study is: How does emotional abuse contribute to depression in adolescents, and what factors influence this relationship? This question is highly relevant because understanding the pathways between abuse and depression can improve prevention strategies and inform more effective mental health interventions.

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