• A failure to grow or thrive.
• Sudden speech disorders.
• Delayed development – physical or emotional.
• Stress related illnesses or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

In some instances, an emotionally abused child will show no signs of abuse. It often only manifests itself in adolescence or adulthood:

• Insecurity, poor self-esteem, withdrawal, difficulty forming relationships and suicide.
• Destructive behaviour, angry acts (such as fire setting or cruelty to animals).
• Alcohol or drug use.