Anger is a natural emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone a person feels has deliberately done them wrong or when something has gone wrong.

Anger in Adults and Children

Most adults find it hard to express anger in productive ways. It is thus not a mystery that anger often bubbles into tantrums or outbursts in children since they are yet to learn to manage their emotions as they mature.

Children whose emotional outbursts remain persistent and become developmentally inappropriate warrant professional attention.

Impact of Childhood Trauma

A history of childhood trauma, such as:

• Parental loss
• Parental divorce
• Neglect
• Emotional and physical abuse

is associated with all aspects of anger in adults.

Seeking Help for Uncontrollable Anger

Persons who experience uncontrollable anger need not bottle it up but should seek professional help to guide them in understanding both their anger responses and the root cause behind them.

Treatment Options

Evidence-based treatments for managing anger problems include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Art Therapy
• Trauma Exposure Therapy