Most of us can admit to having angry outbursts, though young people may seem to experience them more often. Some teens and adolescents may appear to be angry all the time, and their outbursts may sometimes seem to come out of nowhere.

When Anger Becomes a Serious Problem

It can be tough to distinguish between serious, violent anger and the usual outburst that many teens are prone to. However, parents who notice their adolescent seems more moody or angry than normal may wonder where it’s coming from. Does your teen seem to have a low threshold for frustration? It may be time to consider how to best help them.

Angry outbursts in teens and adolescents could be considered serious when responses are out of control and/or become persistent. Some teens may destroy property in fits of anger. Sometimes these episodes may be marked with violence or threats to commit violence. Sometimes adolescents can express anger in a way that seems disproportionate to the supposed cause.

Learning to Control Anger

If you feel like your child’s anger may be getting out of control, aggressive or destructive, call Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville, NC. There are a number of skilled, caring, independently contracted therapists who can help them learn to manage their anger more effectively.