People diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder – a condition characterised by frequent and impulsive aggressive behaviour – may be more at risk of substance abuse, scientists have said.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a psychiatric condition characterised by recurrent, sudden episodes of impulsive aggression that markedly exceed the normative responses to provoking ...

Other-oriented perfectionism describes the extremely rigid set of expectations and standards one may have for another. When left unmet, these may contribute to resentment, frustration, or even rage.

People with IED may have abnormal white matter density in their brain. Istock People who suffer from anger disorders may have weakened connections between regions of the brain associated with sensory ...

With all those raging hormones, every teenager is bound to “lose it” at one time or another. But a recent study suggests that adolescents’ attacks of anger may indicate something more serious than ...