

In a survey by the Mental Health Foundation, 32% of people said they had a close friend or family member who had trouble controlling their anger and 28% of people said they worry about how angry they sometimes feel.Įven though anger problems can have such a harmful effect on our family, work and social lives, most people who have them don't ask for help. It's important to deal with anger in a healthy way that doesn't harm you or anyone else. Long-term, unresolved anger is linked to health conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, anxiety and heart disease. It gives us strength and energy, and motivates us to act.īut for some people, anger can get out of control and cause problems with relationships, work and even the law. Anger tells us we need to take action to put something right.
