Aggression
Hostile, confrontational, or violent behaviour directed toward others. May be verbal, physical, or relational, and can reflect an underlying psychological, neurological, or situational cause.
Quick answer
Aggression (ICD-10: R45.6; ICD-11: MB24.5) may reflect intermittent explosive disorder, PTSD, TBI, bipolar disorder, or substance use. CBT, DBT, and anger management have evidence. Imminent risk of harm requires emergency intervention. Neurological causes warrant specialist assessment.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Verbal outbursts or intimidating behaviour toward others
Physical confrontation or threatening gestures
Difficulty managing provocation without escalation
Aggression that is disproportionate to the triggering situation
Regret or remorse following aggressive episodes
What is Aggression?
Hostile, confrontational, or violent behaviour directed toward others. May be verbal, physical, or relational, and can reflect an underlying psychological, neurological, or situational cause.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Aggression, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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