IU psychologist explains uptick in domestic violence during holidays

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mental health experts say domestic violence spikes around the holidays.

On average, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will be victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Danielle Henderson, a clinical psychologist with IU Heath, joined “Daybreak” on Saturday to discuss why domestic violence surges during the holidays and to share some potential warning signs.

Help is available for victims of domestic violence. Below is a list of suggested resources on the Domestic Violence Network website:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
• National Domestic Violence Hotline en español: 800-799-7233 o texto “START” al 88788
• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 24-hour hotline available at 800-332-7385
• Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
• La Plaza Indy
• The Julian Center
• Indiana Child Abuse Hotline: 800-800-5556
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

Mental health resources

• Be Well Indiana
• Indiana Suicide Prevention
• Indiana Department of Child Services’ Children’s Mental Health Initiative
• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255
• More resources