
Control anger before it controls you
Nov 3, 2023 · Anger is a normal, healthy response to a threat and may be used for a constructive purpose. When anger becomes uncontrollable or is unexpressed, it may lead to destructive thoughts …
Warning signs of youth violence
Jan 1, 2013 · Learn how to deal with anger and whether you are at risk for violent behavior, recognize warning signs of violence in others, and discover what you can do to help. People often commit …
Anger - American Psychological Association (APA)
Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something. It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can harm your …
How to manage countertransference in therapy
Sep 1, 2025 · If countertransference is not addressed, a therapist may act out their own unconscious patterns with a patient, such as meeting anger with defensiveness or detachment. But with proper …
Stress in America 2024: A nation in political turmoil
More than 7 in 10 adults reported the future of our nation (77%) as a significant source of stress in their lives, making it the most common source of significant stress in this year’s survey. The economy was …
Media overload is hurting our mental health. Here are ways to manage ...
Nov 1, 2022 · Psychologists are seeing an increase in news-related stress and media saturation overload. Installing a few key media guardrails can help
The psychology of swearing
Richard Stephens, PhD, is a senior lecturer in psychology at Keele University in the U.K. He studies the psychology of emotion, including how swearing can help people withstand pain and improve strength …
An ADHD diagnosis in adulthood comes with challenges and benefits
Mar 1, 2023 · Receiving a diagnosis as an adult can often bring up some complicated emotions, whether it’s grief over lost opportunities, relief at finally understanding certain struggles, or anger over …
Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?
Jun 9, 2025 · Washington — Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children—and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research …
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma, Second Edition
This fully updated second edition of Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma: An Integrative Approach presents theory, research, and practice guidelines for short-term, evidence-based …