Problem Anger is Endemic and Ignored

The Mental Health Foundation (United Kingdom) reports that problem anger is often left unaddressed. The Boiling Point Report says chronic and intense anger is linked to heart disease, cancer, stroke, colds and fly, as well as depression, self-harm, and substance misuse. The Foundation suggests intervention comes too late and that we could save many lives from being damaged if the situation is tackled earlier. Comments Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation: "Some experts think that rapid social changes over the last few decades are leading to an increase in mental and emotional health problems, such as problem anger."

Anger is a vital emotion, essential to our survival. But when it becomes a routine part of everyday life and interferes with thinking, feeling, and behaviors, problem anger causes misery for the individual and those around them. Psychological health is an important component of the anti-aging lifestyle, and people need to fill their lives with positive emotions rather than destructive ones.