Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD It's normal to experience anger from time to time. People tend to think anger is mostly negative, but it can be useful. Feeling angry can push you to advocate ...

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 ...

Anger is a powerful and necessary emotion. It can signal boundaries, motivate change, and even protect us from harm. However, when anger becomes a dominant force, manifesting as uncontrolled outbursts ...

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 ...

Though a lot of us think of anger as a limiting or mostly negative emotion, there are times it can be useful. "Anger can be helpful when it signals that something isn’t right or needs to change," says ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The ability to express anger effectively is a skill that can be developed. Developing anger management skills can be done within ...

Clients who see me often struggle with feeling hopeless, alone, trouble getting out of bed. Or some are in relationships and having trouble communicating. Some have children with issues at school and ...

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 ...