Words Can Work > Issues and Answers > Adolescent Mental Health: Depression



View all issues

Violence Another solution

Pent-up emotion can come out lots of ways. Some deal with it by getting violent. Violence harms people who are the target of a person’s rage, but can also hurt the person who is striking out.

Wilson bottled up his feelings. He thought no one cared about his problems nor needed to know. He’d handle them himself. For no particular reason, he’d pick a fight. Or he and friends would trash a car or an empty building.

Get the story about Wilson’s change from violence to peacemaker.

Learn the facts about the link between emotions and violence.
Find the answer to recognizing anger and getting help.

Next >> Get the story

Next >>

Violence   Dating violence
Alcohol   Peer pressure
Alcohol   Drinking and sexual risks
Communication   Listening
Mental health   Coping with stress

Read more issues >

	Words Can Work: When Talking About Bullying - Booklet Young people and parents tell how they handle and discuss bullying.
	The Power of Girls: Inside and Out - DVD Girls tell how friends, parents, or other caregivers helped them handle bullying, eating disorders, early sexual activity, and deep loss.
See more products >