Anger is rarely just about anger. It’s often a mask for deeper, more vulnerable emotions—especially the kinds that feel unsafe to express. Behind the outbursts, passive-aggression, or cold shutdowns ...

This post is in response to Anger Problems: A Smokescreen for Fear-Shame Phobia By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. Since fellow PT blogger Dr. Steven Stosny and I both share similar concerns with the increasing ...

New research shows just 8 minutes of anger can impair blood vessel function and raise risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

Why do some people have anger issues, while other people with similar backgrounds do not have the same issues? Well, first it depends on the personality and identity of the person. For example a ...

That flash of rage when someone cuts you off in traffic. The bubbling frustration when technology fails at the worst possible moment. The simmering irritation with a colleague who consistently misses ...

Anger is the kind of feeling people try to tamp down, out of fear that it will ignite and explode. Pretending your anger doesn't exist causes it to compress itself, making a home in the small space of ...

Mental health professionals emphasize that anger management issues in relationships often signal deeper concerns requiring immediate attention. While many relationship challenges can be worked through ...

Let me start with a question first: Is anger a positive or a negative emotion? Well, that’s a trick question. Emotions aren’t positive or negative. And if you think of them that way, you’ll get ...

Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits ...

This story is featured in the January/February issue of ESSENCE. Black women have a fraught relationship with anger. Whether we’re distancing ourselves from the harmful stereotype of the combative, ...