Aggression and Violence

Thank you for reaching out with this powerful question. There are a number of reasons you may be engaging in this behavior, and I hope this response helps you to uncover some of what motivates ... Read More

You’re strong. You’re thick-skinned. You don’t take it personally when someone vents emotional distress on you. These are admirable, useful qualities. Having thick skin makes it easier ... Read More

Thank you for your very honest letter. First, let me say that I do not think there is any such thing as “crazy.” Part of my work as a psychotherapist is to put such apparently “irrational” ... Read More

When Lara Kalaf began working with Syrian kids in Beirut-based schools and community centers in 2013, their love for art and the creative process was immediately apparent. “There would ... Read More

A computer model can successfully identify the United States Army soldiers who engaged in the most acts of workplace violence over a six-year period, according to a study published in Psychological ... Read More

Use of some antidepressants may be associated with a small increase in violent crime, a Swedish study published in PLOS Medicine reports. The association is evident among participants ... Read More

Don’t feed the trolls. Many people have heard this common warning, which is frequently offered to those who engage in Internet discussions, and it may be wise to keep this advice ... Read More

Men who perceive themselves to be less masculine—compared to prevailing social standards of masculinity—may be more likely to engage in violent behavior, according to a new ... Read More

High rates of gun ownership may triple law enforcement officers’ odds of being killed on the job, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. According ... Read More

The American Psychological Association issued a task force report confirming a link between violent video game play and increased aggression, sparking backlash from many academics familiar ... Read More

Tragic killing sprees may seem like isolated incidents, or perhaps the product of various societal ills. Mass shootings such as the one that claimed the lives of nine churchgoers in South ... Read More

Heavy metal, punk, and other loud, aggressive varieties of music have been historically blamed for things such as child murders and satanic rituals, and some may suspect their influence ... Read More