Aggression and Violence

Preschool-age children who frequently engage with superhero culture—by watching superhero movies or dressing like superheroes—may be more likely to behave aggressively, according to ... Read More

Psychological treatment, including psychotherapy and antidepressants, can positively influence personality traits, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. The ... Read More

Stalking. The word alone inspires fear and anxiety in many people. For those of us who have experienced it, it may conjure painful images we never stop seeing, no matter how hard we try. Although ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My 5-year-old is a generally happy and sweet kid, but I have been noticing lately that her play can get pretty violent. She can be aggressive sometimes and say things ... Read More

People who are newly released from prison may be less likely to violently reoffend when they take psychoactive drugs, according to a Swedish study published in the journal JAMA. The study ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I figured it was time to write in with this question since I just got out of my car shaking with anger for the third time this week. I’m not sure whether my ... Read More

To coincide with the start of the school year, a new study published in the journal Self and Identity explores the motivations behind drinking alcohol in college. Researchers found students ... Read More

Yesterday, news broke that Miami police had shot Charles Kinsey, an unarmed mental health worker tending to a man with autism. Kinsey says he had his hands up at the time of the shooting, ... Read More

Police officers are more likely to use force against black individuals than white individuals, according to a Center for Policing Equity report. Previous research suggests that blacks ... Read More

At least 15 million people have downloaded Pokémon GO, a virtual reality app for smartphones that encourages users to virtually find Pokémon characters in the real world. Some have criticized ... Read More

Hot climates may produce more aggressive behavior, according to a paper published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Drawing upon several previous studies, the study’s authors—led ... Read More

Dear violence, It has taken me some time to build enough strength to address you. I have been ignoring your persistent presence and influence on myself and society for many years now, but ... Read More