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Brain neuroimaging studies show that aggressive behavior is linked to damage of brain structures located in the limbic, frontal, and temporal lobes.
Tumors or trauma in the limbic and hypothalamic areas, as well as the frontal and temporal lobes, can stimulate loss of impulse control, aggression, rage, mania, mood lability, altered sexual behavior, and delusions. Examination of the frontal lobe reveals that damage to the orbitofrontal cortex is associated with impulsive outbursts of rage and violence.
Myocardial infarction
Maladaptive anger (excessive, outwardly directed anger or suppressed anger) is linked to psychiatric conditions, such as depression, as well as a plethora of medical conditions. For example, excessive, outwardly directed anger is linked to coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction. Suppressed anger is related to arthritis, breast and colorectal cancer, chronic pain, and hypertension. Furthermore, suppressed anger was a predictor of early mortality for both men and women in a large, 17-year study.
Obtain a thorough client history
Although assessing the client's living situation, observing for nonverbal indicators, and reviewing medications are important, obtaining a thorough client history is the most important predictor for aggression and violence. Early life adverse circumstances, such as inadequate maternal nutrition, birth complications, traumatic brain injury, and lead exposure, can contribute to risk for aggressive and criminal behaviors in adulthood. Important markers in the client's history include previous episodes of rage and violent behavior, escalating irritability, intruding angry thoughts, and fear of losing control.