“…Studies highlight the worsening of psychological disorders, such as mood changes, anxiety, difficulties in emotional regulation, substance use, suicide ideation or attempts (Bacchus et al, 2018 ; Zancan & Habigzang, 2018 ); sexually transmitted infections, and sleep and eating disorders (Netto et al, 2014 ). Furthermore, chronic exposure to violence is related to the emergence of a set of symptoms called complex PTSD (Baird et al, 2019 ; Zancan et al, 2019 ). Exposure to IPV also triggers negative beliefs associated with guilt, low self-efficacy and self-esteem, and feelings of insecurity and worthlessness (Papadakaki et al, 2009 ).…”