The Keys to Managing Anger

Plus, are you living with a liar? [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [The Keys to Managing Anger]( Anger is a healthy emotion in everybody’s life — when it’s expressed in an appropriate manner at the right time. [7 Strategies to Reduce Your Worries]( When you’re filled with what-if thoughts, it’s tough to concentrate on anything else. [Racism Is Tearing Apart My Family]( Even science won’t change this racist’s mind, and even the splintering of his family won’t soften his hatred. [Am I Living with a Liar?]( Are you worried that your partner is lying to you? When your partner speaks do you find yourself doubting what they are saying? [Why Was I the Last Person to Know I Was Being Abused?]( If you know, or even suspect, that a friend, relative, neighbor, coworker or mate is being abused, don’t be "polite." Say something. 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[The 5 Most Common Questions Therapists Get Asked]( Both therapists and practicing psychologists get asked a lot of regular questions by both friends and strangers. [Art Therapy: A Crash Course]( Anyone could benefit from artistic expression and exploration, even those who believe themselves to be lacking in this skillset. [How to Make Time for Friendships in Your Busy Schedule]( Make a real connection, no matter how busy you are! [When the Holidays Are Emotionally Fraught]( The holiday season brings forth a generous cocktail of core emotions: sadness, anger, fear, disgust, excitement and joy. Best of Our Blogs [Arguing with Family: Passive Aggressive and People Pleasing]( (Anger Management) - You can be taught how to disengage emotionally from passive aggressive antagonism. [3 Ways to Start Accepting Yourself]( (Weightless) - For many of us, self-acceptance is conditional. We never feel fully at ease; we’re forever trying to catch the carrot. [The Whole Thing Counts]( (Common Humanity) - The ending to a story often bears no resemblance to the whole; the whole thing counts. [5 Things You Can be Thankful For When You Have Childhood Emotional Neglect]( (Childhood Emotional Neglect) - There is a silver lining to growing up with CEN: Being raised in a family that ignores your emotions forces you to adapt. [The Power of Stress (and How to Win!)]( (Practical Parenting) - Let’s explore some ways to help lessen the impact that stress has in our family’s life. Your Weekly Mental Health Break Feel free to forward to a friend or share on social media! Need to update your newsletter preferences? [Update your profile here]( We love to hear from you! Please send any feedback you may have to us at: talkback@psychcentral.com [Mass Violence Facts from the National Council on Behavioral Health]( We all have an idea in our heads of what a mass shooter looks like. But how accurate is it? 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