We have all felt anger at some point. Sometimes it can be expressed in negative ways which can cause difficulties in your day-to-day life and impact the people around you.
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, worksheets, apps, podcasts, videos and organisations which can help you better understand and reduce any unhelpful moments of anger you might be experiencing.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please send them to ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what causes difficulties with anger and how to improve it.
‘Why am I so angry?’ factsheet from NHS Inform
Factsheet on anger and young people from Young Minds
Factsheet on anger from Inspire Wellbeing
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help manage and control your anger.
Information on managing outbursts from Mind
A guide on how to control your anger from NHS Inform
Information and exercises on anger from Get Self-help
Blogpost on anger and mental health difficulties from British Association on Anger Management
11 anger management strategies to help you calm down from Verywell Mind
Anger management exercises from Healthline
10 stress busters from NHS inform
‘Cool down’ – a guide on how to deal with anger from the Mental Health Foundation
Relaxation exercises can help you manage your anger. Go to our page on relaxation to learn more.
Worksheets
Here are some worksheets and activities you can try in your own time.
Anger management worksheets from Psychology Tools
Worksheets on anger from Therapist Aid
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to anger:
The British Association for Anger Management
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you – iThrive Edinburgh service directory
Videos