Topic: Anger Management Treatment (Adult)
Definition for Anger Management Treatment (Adult):
Anger Management Treatment (Adult) is defined by the CEBC as the treatment of adults with anger control problems or anger-related difficulties. Anger has been associated with many negative consequences, including aggressive behavior, family violence, substance abuse, and physical health problems. In addition, anger problems are common in populations diagnosed with a mental disorder or illness. Parents involved in the child welfare system are often required to attend anger management classes as a part of their case plan.
- Target population: Adults with anger control problems or anger-related difficulties
- Services/types that fit: Typically outpatient services, either individual or group
- Delivered by: Mental health professionals or trained paraprofessionals
- In order to be included: Program must specifically target anger management as a goal
- In order to be rated: There must be research evidence (as specified by the Scientific Rating Scale) that examines anger management outcomes, such as changes in behavior
Programs in this Topic Area
The programs listed below have been reviewed by the CEBC and, if appropriate, been rated using the Scientific Rating Scale.
Topic Expert
The Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area was added in 2010. Raymond Chip Tafrate, PhD, was the topic expert and was involved in identifying and rating any of the programs with an original load date in 2010 (as found on the bottom of the program's page on the CEBC) or others loaded earlier and added to this topic area when it launched. The topic area has grown over the years and any programs added since 2010 were identified by CEBC staff, the Scientific Panel, and/or the Advisory Committee. For these programs, Dr. Tafrate was not involved in identifying or rating them.