Excessive and poorly controlled anger is one of the most common problems experienced by war Veterans. The consequences can be severe, including increased risk for divorce, domestic violence, job loss and instability, and other serious impairments in family, social, and occupational functioning. Availability of effective treatments is critical to reducing the adverse effects of anger in Veterans. The investigators propose to conduct a controlled study to determine whether a cognitive behavior treatment that has been adapted for treating anger problems in Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan results in improved outcomes compared to a supportive therapy. Results will be examined for improvement in anger, functioning, and quality of life at end of 12 weekly sessions, and at 3 and 6 months following treatment.
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Least Squares Mean Anger Expression Index Score on the State Trait Anger Inventory 2 (STAXI-2) Using a Repeated Measures ANCOVA Adjusted for Baseline and Time Effects
Timeframe: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8,12, 3 and 6 months post-treatment
Least Squares Mean Aggression Scale Score on the Overt Aggression Scale-Modified (OAS-M) Using a Repeated Measures ANCOVA Adjusted for Baseline Scores and Time Effects
Timeframe: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8,12 (end of treatment), 3 and 6 months post-treatment