Document Summary

This document features an interview with Prof. Dr. Majida Al-Najem, a Professor of Social Work at King Saud University, discussing the topic of verbal violence against women, its causes, and its psychological and health impacts. Prof. Dr. Majida emphasizes the significant effects of verbal violence on women’s mental health, including feelings of fear, isolation, and diminished self-confidence, and explores strategies for addressing and reducing this issue through awareness and legislation.

Highlights of the Interview:

• Introduction: Prof. Dr. Majida Al-Najem introduces the topic of verbal violence against women.
• Definition of Verbal Violence: Explains the concept and various forms of verbal violence.
• Impact on Women: Discusses how verbal violence affects women’s psychological and health well-being.
• Causes of Verbal Violence: Reviews the contributing factors leading to verbal violence.
• Role of Family and Society: Explores how families and society can address and reduce verbal violence.
• Awareness and Legislation: Highlights the importance of raising awareness and enacting laws to combat verbal violence.
• Psychological Diseases: Reviews common psychological conditions that may arise from verbal violence.