24 September 2008
A new BBC survey of what makes people angry was welcomed by the Mental Health Foundation as drawing attention to an important and often ignored subject – problem anger.
The Boiling Point report from the Foundation earlier this year found that not enough is being done to help people experiencing problem anger and that the majority of Britons think that people in general are getting angrier.
Celia Richardson, Director of Communications for the charity, and co-author of the Boiling Point report, said:
“It’s not surprising that the BBC’s survey found people getting angry about call centres and physical attacks. Although the two are very different, anger is the emotion that’s evolved to help us put right something we think is wrong – whether that’s being held in phone queue or being assaulted. Although for most people anger is an essential and healthy part of their emotional range, for others anger can become dysfunctional and they may need help.”
Problem anger is linked to a wide variety of health and social problems, including depression, self-harm, aggressive behaviour and family breakdown. Despite this, most people are only offered help after becoming involved with the criminal justice system. ”
Notes to Editors
For more information on problem anger or to download a copy of the Boiling Point report visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk/anger. For further enquiries call Simon Loveland on 020 7803 1130 or email sloveland@mhf.org.uk
For more information on problem anger or to download a copy of the Boiling Point report visit . For further enquiries call Simon Loveland on 020 7803 1130 or email
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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