Author: Anas Al-Waqfi Topic: Psychological Child Abuse & Maltreatment Keywords: Child Maltreatment, Psychological Abuse, Emotional Abuse Editor: Hala Qaryouti     Introduction Child maltreatment is an intercontinental issue of serious life-long consequences with 3 out of 4 children aged between 2–4 years regularly suffering physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers[1]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the scope of child maltreatment and abuse targets those under the legal definition of a child, under 18 years. The four forms of abuse identified include physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect; with psychological abuse […]