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| − | '''Anger''' is an unpleasant emotion usually directed at someone or something perceived as having done us undeserved harm. It is not an accidental injury which outrages us as much as intentional harm, or thoughtless negligence. | + | '''Anger''' is an unpleasant [[emotion]] usually directed at someone or something perceived as having done us undeserved harm. It is not an accidental injury which outrages us as much as intentional harm, or thoughtless negligence. |
Unresolved anger can lead to resentment and/or depression. | Unresolved anger can lead to resentment and/or depression. | ||
| − | + | ==Mental Health== | |
| + | Unfortunately, the young mental health field has relied almost exclusively upon the expression of anger as the primary mechanism for dealing with this powerful emotion. While expression is important at times, when solely relied on for relief from anger, it has limited value because mere words or behaviors cannot make up for the depth of resentment and bitterness that has been denied in significant relationships in [[childhood]] and [[adolescence]]. [http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/homosexuality/ho0011.html] | ||
Revision as of 18:56, May 1, 2007
Anger is an unpleasant emotion usually directed at someone or something perceived as having done us undeserved harm. It is not an accidental injury which outrages us as much as intentional harm, or thoughtless negligence.
Unresolved anger can lead to resentment and/or depression.
Mental Health
Unfortunately, the young mental health field has relied almost exclusively upon the expression of anger as the primary mechanism for dealing with this powerful emotion. While expression is important at times, when solely relied on for relief from anger, it has limited value because mere words or behaviors cannot make up for the depth of resentment and bitterness that has been denied in significant relationships in childhood and adolescence. [1]