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Mar 22, 2022 · Wondering why your teen seems so angry lately? Get the details on potential causes of teen anger, plus strategies to help them manage it.
- Emily Swaim
May 21, 2024 · Anger in teens is caused in part by biology. Teenagers’ brains are still developing and their bodies are flooded with hormones that impact mood. Anger in teens can also signal deeper issues. Irritability, mood swings, or outbursts may be symptoms of disorders like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
- To deal with a teenager with anger issues, it’s helpful to stay calm, even though that can be challenging. It’s important to manage your emotions a...
- To help a teenager with anger issues, talk to them about their feelings and try to understand where their anger comes from. When your child is read...
- Teenagers often struggle with anger in part because their bodies are flooded with hormones that impact mood. Also, teenagers’ brains are still deve...
May 17, 2016 · Teen anger can be a frightening emotion, but it is not inherently harmful. Its negative expressions can include physical and verbal violence, prejudice, malicious gossip, antisocial behavior,...
- Psych Central Staff
- Using swear words. The use of swear words or profane language comes off as being disrespectful. The key is to help your teenager calm down. You can help reduce the intensity of their anger by avoiding rude responses and suggesting that your teen takes a break.
- Bullying. Getting bullied may lead to anger issues. On the other hand, bullying can also mean that your teen has difficulty controlling their impulses.
- Violent behavior. This includes the use of weapons (firearms in one’s home) and attempts to hurt other people. Violent behavior requires an immediate intervention from a mental health professional so your teen will receive proper counseling and prevent the situation from becoming worse.
- Substance abuse. A teenager with anger issues may turn to alcohol or drug use to reduce their anxious thoughts and other negative emotions. Studies suggest that adolescents with alcohol and drug problems are likely to have multiple co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses[*].
Oct 29, 2019 · Anger itself isn't bad. Even though it may not feel like it when your teen is lashing out, her anger is normal. “Anger is a natural human emotion; it’s a message that your teen feels a...
- Tamekia Reece
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When your teen is angry and screaming at you, the temptation for many of us is to fight back and scream louder so you “win” the argument. But what does that do? It’s natural to want to push back or stand up for yourself if someone pushes your buttons or provokes you in some way.
If you become violent when you're angry, or you're worried you might, it's important to get support as soon as you can. But even if you're never violent or aggressive, your anger might still be a problem for you.
