Anger is a normal emotion, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming and hard to control. It can lead to behaviors that create unsafe environments. Indicators may include physical or verbal aggression, sudden outbursts, or emotional distress in children or adults around the angry individual.  

Learning how to manage anger in healthy ways can help prevent it from affecting your relationships and wellbeing.  

  • Take a break: If you're feeling angry, step away from the situation to calm down. 

  • Practice deep breathing: Slow, deep breaths can help reduce the intensity of your anger. 

  • Talk it out: Share your feelings with someone you trust, like a friend, to help process what you're feeling. 

  • YoungMinds provide helpful tips for coping with and getting help for anger. Anger – YoungMinds. 

  • The NHS website has a lot of information about emotional and mental health issues, including anger. Get help with anger – NHS. 

  • Mind also feature detailed information and advice about anger on their website. Anger – Mind. 

  • If someone you know is becoming violent or abusive, it’s important to take steps to keep yourself safe. 

  • You may want to make a safety plan, so that you know what to do in an emergency. 

  • YoungMind’s guide to abuse for young people has more information. Abuse – Get help and support.

  • Childline can help anyone under 19 who is being abused. Abuse and Safety – Childline.

  • Shout is a free and confidential text service that can help with issues like abuse. You can visit their website or text 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer if someone you know is violent or abusive. Home – Shout.