Anger helps us stand up for ourselves and others, but it may also cause us to misperceive mistreatment if left unchallenged and unconsciously shaped by excessive standards.

Dwelling on the possible causes of emotional pain is more likely to exacerbate than ameliorate it. This is especially true when the hidden purpose of examining the possible causes is to assign blame.

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 ...

Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help you there. Anger can be a powerful motivator for achieving goals, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association (APA). The ...

I am writing in response to Sandra Bean’s Interfaith Voice about anger ("Avoid anger as you would a lion," Aug. 3). Michael DeLollis is a psychiatrist in Corvallis, focusing on psychodynamic ...

Tips for managing anger when you’re a parent include slowly breathing, walking away if it is safe, and speaking with a therapist. Resources such as anger management classes can also be helpful.

There are various self-report measures to assess depression that doctors may use to diagnose someone. While there are no diagnostic criteria for anger, tests can evaluate anger emotions and possible ...