
Control anger before it controls you
Nov 3, 2023 · Anger is a normal, healthy response to a threat and may be used for a constructive purpose. When anger becomes uncontrollable or is unexpressed, it may lead to destructive …
The angry black woman stereotype represents another hurdle for black women, and we urge future research to expand upon our understanding of the effects of perceptions on black …
Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?
Jun 9, 2025 · Washington — Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children—and those problems can lead to even more screen use, …
Anger - American Psychological Association (APA)
Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something. It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can …
A new era of weight loss: Mental health effects of GLP-1 drugs
Jul 1, 2025 · Key points GLP-1 drugs can transform the health of people with obesity, quiet “food noise,” and may level the weight-loss playing field. Research on the drugs’ mental health …
Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out
Dwight Hennessy, PhD, talks about what’s going on when we get behind the wheel, how our personality affects our driving, and how driving may change with more automated and self …
How to manage countertransference in therapy
Sep 1, 2025 · Key points Countertransference, a therapist’s emotional and cognitive reactions to a patient, can arise in any form of psychotherapy. Self-awareness, emotion regulation skills, and …
Effective therapy with Black women
Nov 1, 2021 · Black women are often pigeonholed as strong caregivers and providers who shoulder others’ burdens and do not share their own.
The psychology behind our political divide
The U.S. feels more polarized than ever, and with Election Day around the corner, many of us are feeling the strain of political divisions among our friends, family members, and loved ones. …
How to help kids understand and manage their emotions
Jan 11, 2023 · Point out when book or movie characters feel sad, happy, angry, or worried. Connect: Studies show that children who have a secure, trusting relationship with their parents …