Summary
This Lancet Psychiatry Commission report synthesises evidence on the intersections between intimate partner violence and mental health, drawing on contributions from an international panel of researchers and clinicians. The authors examine how IPV affects mental health outcomes, evaluate current mental health service responses, and propose advances in clinical practice, research, and policy to better support affected individuals. The report appears designed to inform mental health practitioners and policymakers on evidence-based approaches to recognising and responding to IPV within mental health settings.
Regional applicability
The findings and recommendations are relevant to UK mental health services, particularly in light of existing Domestic Abuse Act (2021) provisions and NHS mental health commissioning. UK practitioners may reference the Commission's evidence synthesis to strengthen trauma-informed care pathways and inter-agency coordination in response to domestic abuse.
Key measures
Mental health consequences of IPV; service accessibility and quality; policy frameworks; research priorities
Outcomes reported
The Commission examined the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health outcomes, and reviewed evidence on mental health service provision, research gaps, and policy recommendations for addressing IPV.
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