
09/15/2025
Taming Anger in the Digital Age!
Read full review by HITLAB: https://www.hitlab.org/taming-anger-digital-age-2025/
Anger is a universal emotion, but when chronic or unmanaged, it leads to serious personal, social, and health consequences—ranging from strained relationships and workplace conflicts to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and mental health disorders.
Did you know:
• Adults experience anger about 14 times per week, with 30% struggling to control it
• 64% of youth aged 14–21 face problematic anger
• Only 15% of people seek help, often due to stigma or limited access to care
Review conducted by Vandana Yadav & Shreyas Pande
This review highlights the potential of digital tools like Quit Anger, AIMS, Calm Harm, Control Anger Programme, Wysa, and Ahead to help users manage anger through evidence-based approaches like , , and mindfulness. These tools provide affordable, stigma-free support for individuals, enhance clinical care with data-driven insights, and help employers reduce workplace conflicts. While not a replacement for professional care, they complement treatment by improving resilience and well-being. To maximize impact, future research should focus on clinical trials, advanced for personalization, and improving accessibility for underserved groups, supported by public awareness and collaboration between developers, clinicians, and communities.