Anger Awareness Week
An annual week from 1 to 7 December highlighting anger as a social issue and offering practical help to manage it in the stressful run-up to Christmas.
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About the day
Anger Awareness Week was launched in 2000 by the British Association of Anger Management. It highlights uncontrolled anger as a social issue and its links to stress-related illness, relationship breakdown, workplace disruption and domestic violence.
The week is timed for the start of the Christmas run-up, one of the most stressful times of the year. The organiser publishes free resources, including a Keep Your Cool Kit covering the basics of anger management.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 7 December 2026 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2027 | 1 to 7 December 2027 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 1 to 7 December 2028 | UK | Same date every year |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
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