Anger and Aggression

Follow the links below to find information about anger and aggression.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Tantrums
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tantrums happen when people have frustration or stress that they cannot cope with. Children are different in how they react to frustration. It is important to remember that the anger of the tantrum is always mixed with another feeling.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Stepfamilies - adjusting to changes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Becoming part of a stepfamily brings many changes. Children and young people of different ages tend to feel different things at first. It takes time to adjust and feelings may include anger, jealousy, hate, confusion, hurt and despair. Parents also have a range of emotions. These are all natural and part of the loss and grief process.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   Tantrums
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A tantrum is a young child's way of physically expressing feelings such as anger, frustration, hurt and being upset. The tantrum may include crying, screaming, punching and kicking. Temper tantrums are a normal part of the development of the young child. There are triggers that can make tantrums more likely including the child feeling stressed, hungry, tired, frustrated or overstimulated.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Retrenchment or financial loss - health issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Retrenchment or unexpected financial loss can cause emotional distress and may increase a person's risk of anxiety and depression. When you lose your job or face financial trouble, it's normal to feel shock, anger, guilt or a sense of powerlessness. There are practical things you can do to regain a sense of control over your situation and get help for you and your family.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Swearing - using bad words
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Swearing is a way of speaking that some people use to express their feelings of anger, annoyance, and frustration or when they want to hurt someone else's feelings.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Anger - tips to resolve arguments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Resolving arguments is best done by negotiation, not anger. Relaxation can help anger and techniques can help resolve arguments. Violence is not a solution to angry feelings.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Anger
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Anger is a natural human emotion, experienced by all of us. However, many people think of anger as a 'bad' or 'negative' emotion, which can prevent themselves or others from expressing it in a healthy and helpful way.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Fact sheet 2 - living with and caring for a person with depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Caring for or living with a person who experiences depression isn't easy. Knowing what to say and what to do may be hard. It's not uncommon for a carer to experience anger, guilt or fear. Below are some practical tips to help you care for someone with depression and to look after yourself.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Negative emotions - coping tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Anger, sadness, jealousy and hatred are termed 'negative emotions' because they make you lose confidence and feel miserable about yourself and others. There are some simple strategies to deal with negative emotions.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Dementia - changed behaviours
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dementia can cause changes in a person's behaviour. Changes may include anger, aggression, loss of memory, hoarding and repetitive behaviour. Changes in behaviour can place stress on carers, families and friends.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Dementia - how it affects carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers of a person with dementia need help. They can find the experience difficult, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger. Support and respite care can help a carer.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Anger - helping your child to manage it
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone feels angry at times. Anger is a result of feeling stressed, disappointed or frustrated, and not being able to cope with those feelings. There are many ways of expressing anger, many of which are not appropriate or safe.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Anger
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone has feelings. Sometimes we feel sad or lonely. Sometimes we feel happy and excited. Sometimes we feel peaceful and contented. Sometimes we feel angry. Have you ever felt really angry about something?
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Feelings
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet discusses some of the feelings that carers of people with dementia often experience. These include guilt, grief, loss and anger.
Date:   Jul 2005

Title:   Anger (easy read)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What to do if you feel angry. Breathe, count, go away, think, decide, talk.
Date:   May 2005

Title:   Heart health and anger - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People who get angry easily are up to 3 times more likely to have a heart attack than their more placid counterparts, according to research in the USA.
Date:   Oct 2004

Title:   Ankylosing spondylitis - Peter's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Peter, a father of three, was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis five years ago. When he was first diagnosed he felt anger and frustration, which he often directed at those around him. Learning to turn that anger towards the disease, instead of other people, has helped him cope with the pain and limitations of his illness.
Date:   Dec 2003

Title:   What should you do if you think your child is using illegal drugs?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   What should parents do if they suspect their child is taking illegal drugs? Although it's normal for parents to react with anger and to threaten or punish their child, this can do more harm than good. Young people need to know their parents love them and will help them when they're in trouble.
Date:   Apr 1997
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