Anger

For parents

Anger at any age can be a sign of underlying anxiety, distress, frustration, embarrassment or sadness. Of course, it’s also normal for parents to clash with their teenagers as they become more independent and want to make their own choices.

The books in the general Secondary school and Young adults section all have top tips on communication and choosing your battles, but the resources below have some specific advice on dealing with anger.

For young people

 

If you often feel really angry, it might be because you are upset, sad, frustrated, stressed or anxious. Feeling angry a lot of the time can be exhausting and can happen at any age. In your teens and early twenties, it’s normal to get quite strong mood swings and these can sometimes take you by surprise.

Angry feelings might also be made worse by lack of sleep, alcohol, or drugs. It might be helpful to talk to someone about how you feel, and you could try some of the helplines, 1-2-1 chat online or look for some counselling options See our self-help for young people page here

Video : talking about anger

Books

> Secondary+ 

> Primary page

> Pre-school Page