This book delves into the mental health consequences of domestic abuse against women, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, with a focus on Qatari women. Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, the book offers empirically grounded insights for policy interventions. It highlights psychological aggression and economic abuse as the most prevalent forms of abuse, while physical assault and sexual coercion are reported less frequently. Additionally, it explores the reasons why women often remain passive in abusive relationships. The book emphasizes the need for policy measures to prevent domestic abuse and makes a valuable contribution to the growing literature on domestic abuse in the Arab world, a topic that has historically received inadequate attention in academic research.

Khalid Al-Naama held the position of Director of the Family Research and Policy Department (FRPD) , and currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Outreach at the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI). He worked with the CDC in the Ministry of Public Health with a focus on policies related to family care and sexual health. Also, during his time at Qatar Gas, he participated in developing policies and procedures for crisis communication and assisted in developing the strategic plan for employee technical competencies. Khalid holds a postgraduate qualification in applied psychology from the University of Liverpool, UK, where his master’s thesis was published in the International Journal of Technology and Management, and he holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Huddersfield, UK.