If you want to use anger in a constructive way, you first have to break the mental stigma that “Anger is bad.” There is no shortage of articles and advice on how to control your anger. “Take a deep ...

Anger activates the brain’s circuitry for willingness, fueling actions you might otherwise avoid. But you can’t use your anger if you believe it’s bad or scary. Anger erupts when what you believed ...

Do you struggle to keep your cool when the going gets tough? These research-backed questions can help you find the answer. Many people come to therapy when they feel as though they aren’t in control ...

Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, disgust, love, joy, and shame – some of our common emotions – transcend language, ethnicity, geography, and age. Facial expressions and reactions associated ...

It's 9 a.m. and your to-do list is a mile long. Before you tackle it, your partner criticizes you, and your teen greets you with an eye roll. Meanwhile, you see a news clip about war or politics that ...

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If you’re one of the many citizens whose blood is boiling over what’s happening in the United States right now, you might be wondering what to do with all this red-hot rage. You’ve probably heard that ...

Everyone gets angry. But with bipolar disorder, knowing when anger is justified — and when it’s harmful — can make all the difference. I can sum up the nature of bipolar disorder in three words: ...

Anger is one of those emotions that can catch you off guard. One minute you’re calm, and the next, you're suddenly overwhelmed. It's natural to feel angry sometimes, but certain types of anger can be ...