Mission Connection has released a new guide on road rage, covering the lesser known emotional issues that may trigger it.
-- The guide explores strategies that can be used to reduce an individual’s susceptibility to road rage or calm the body’s physiological responses to aggressive behaviors on the road. Readers who suspect they are more predisposed to road rage due to an undiagnosed mental health condition can refer to the mental health resources offered in Mission Connection’s guide for professional help.
For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/anger-issues/road-rage/
Road rage is common on American roads. A 2024 Pew Research Center survey found that one in four Americans frequently witnessed road rage, while an article on Safe Motorist reported that around 50% of individuals have experienced aggressive behavior while driving and admitted to responding in kind. Additionally, Mission Connection’s guide highlights an increase in road rage incidents since the pandemic, which has resulted in over 100 fatalities as of October 2024.
Although the specific causes of road rage are unclear, researchers have found that individuals prone to it tend to perceive certain driving behaviors as acts of disrespect. Traffic conditions, longer commutes, and hot weather may increase the risk of road rage; certain mental conditions can also contribute to aggressive behaviors behind the wheel. In the case of the latter, Mission Connection says that those who struggle with underlying anger issues, like intermittent explosive disorder, may be predisposed to road rage, leading to chronic stress, anxiety, or feelings of guilt.
While road rage can trigger physiological responses from the body, Mission Connection says that several short-term strategies can help prevent a driver from acting on feelings of anger—these include listening to a podcast, playing calming music, performing deep breathing exercises, or pulling over to calm down. Individuals can also employ emotional regulation or thought replacement strategies, but these require practice and an awareness of triggers.
For individuals who are consistently unable to manage their road rage or feel as if their anger is interfering with their daily lives, Mission Connection says professional mental health services are a viable long-term solution. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress reduction therapy are two treatments known to be effective at reducing driving anger. Individual and group therapy sessions and online courses also exist to educate drivers on road rage and how to avoid it.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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