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Anger 'endemic in British society'
Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 06:45 GMT
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"Problem anger" is ignored in the UK yet is endemic in society, according to a new report.
Despite widespread concern about family breakdown and mental health problems, not enough is being done to intervene at an early stage, it said.
The study was produced by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), which defines problem anger as that which is "held on" to for too long or which produces inappropriate aggression.
An accompanying survey of 1,974 people found 64% believe people are getting angrier in general.
About a third (32%) said they had a close friend or family member who has trouble controlling their anger while 28% worried about how angry they sometimes felt.
The Boiling Point report said prolonged and intense anger is linked to illnesses like heart disease and cancer, and can cause depression, self-harm and substance misuse.
"People describe anger as more likely to have a negative effect on interpersonal relationships than any other emotion," it added.
The study called for more research into the effectiveness of different treatments, as well as increased training for health workers to help them spot problems.
It also called for more work on ensuring anger is seen as a valid reason to refer people for care.
The authors said problem anger goes largely untackled unless someone commits a criminal act, at which point the person may be referred for anger management training. The accompanying poll found that 20% of people had ended a relationship or friendship because of the other person's anger.
Anger 'endemic in British society'
Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 06:45 GMT
- Search: Anger survey
"Problem anger" is ignored in the UK yet is endemic in society, according to a new report.
Despite widespread concern about family breakdown and mental health problems, not enough is being done to intervene at an early stage, it said.
The study was produced by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), which defines problem anger as that which is "held on" to for too long or which produces inappropriate aggression.
An accompanying survey of 1,974 people found 64% believe people are getting angrier in general.
About a third (32%) said they had a close friend or family member who has trouble controlling their anger while 28% worried about how angry they sometimes felt.
The Boiling Point report said prolonged and intense anger is linked to illnesses like heart disease and cancer, and can cause depression, self-harm and substance misuse.
"People describe anger as more likely to have a negative effect on interpersonal relationships than any other emotion," it added.
The study called for more research into the effectiveness of different treatments, as well as increased training for health workers to help them spot problems.
It also called for more work on ensuring anger is seen as a valid reason to refer people for care.
The authors said problem anger goes largely untackled unless someone commits a criminal act, at which point the person may be referred for anger management training. The accompanying poll found that 20% of people had ended a relationship or friendship because of the other person's anger.
