Aggression and Violence

Greenery in a neighborhood may be linked to a reduction in aggressive behavior among kids and teenagers, according to a study published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The study notes ... Read More

According to the ex-wife of Omar Mateen, the gunman in last weekend’s Orlando night club shooting, Mateen beat her, took her money, and isolated her from loved ones until her parents ... Read More

This past weekend, at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, a violent act of such unconscionable magnitude took place that many people are still sorting out the emotional and psychological ... Read More

Men with a history of substance abuse might be less likely to abuse their partners if they use psychedelic drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Recent ... Read More

These days we’re in the middle of a storm of violence from which there seems to be no escape. Many people feel angry and afraid; I know I do whenever I listen to the news, so I try to ... Read More

Nearly half of all people killed by police have a disability, according to a new report by the Ruderman Family Foundation. These disabilities often include mental health conditions, which ... Read More

Healthy anger requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can clearly describe your thoughts and feelings, be open to alternative perspectives, ... Read More

A study that looked at children who played 1990s shooting-oriented video games suggests an association between video games and an increase in conduct issues—but only a small increase. ... Read More

As politicians, mental health experts, and community health leaders continue to explore options for reducing gun violence, two new studies aim to understand the issue. One study, led by ... Read More

Women are more likely to be killed by people they know in states with high rates of gun ownership, according to a Boston University School of Public Health study published in Violence and ... Read More

In an emotion-driven speech from the White House today, President Barack Obama formally introduced several executive measures in an attempt to reduce gun violence, including more comprehensive ... Read More

As protests across the nation continue to draw attention to use of force by police, some people have suggested body cameras could increase transparency and accountability among officers. ... Read More