Managing Control, Digital Detox, and Addiction Recovery

Lack of communication in the family often fuels long-term conflict and feelings of helplessness. Identifying signs of porn addiction or the need for a digital detox is the first step toward behavioral health.

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10 Things to Never Say to Someone With Depression

Depression is undoubtedly common -- 6.7 percent of people 18 and older had at least one depressive episode in 2013, according to the National Institute of Mental Health -- and it’s likely you’ll eventually have to deal with a loved one who’s suffering.

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9 Signs You Need a Digital Detox

It should come as no surprise that many of us need a digital detox. Here are eight signs that you need to unplug, along with recommendations on how to detox.

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10 Signs You Are a Control Freak

Everyone knows a control freak. Think you might be guilty of this type of behavior (or know someone who is)? See if you exhibit any of the following traits.

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10 Signs You're Getting in Your Own Way

At some point in our lives, we all feel a bit stuck, whether it’s in a relationship that doesn’t make us happy, at a job that doesn’t quite suit us or with a goal that always feels just out of reach. For whatever reason, we’re unable to make a change -- or find true fulfillment -- in some area of life.

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Aggressive Behavior in Adults

Dealing with aggression can be difficult and stressful. "In social psychology, the term aggression is generally defined as any behavior that is intended to harm another person who does not want to be harmed," authors Brad J. Bushman and L. Rowell Huesmann explain in "Handbook of Social Psychology."

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Tobacco Addiction & Smoking Among College Students

While fewer college students than ever are addicted to cigarettes, there’s still cause for concern. College-aged students use more tobacco products than any other age group. They’re getting tobacco in new forms, including cigars and hookahs in addition to cigarettes.

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A Lack of Communication in the Family

A family lacking healthy communication is like a ship without a rudder. It will flounder even in calm waters and will become dangerously out of control in a storm. To avoid a 'person overboard' tragedy, it is vital to understand barriers to quality family communication.

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7 Types of Conflict

Conflict is defined as a difference of opinion regarding ideas, wishes or desires. Conflict can arise between couples, work peers and political governments. Understanding the basic types of conflicts that may occur in your daily environment can help you avoid disagreements or learn the best way to deal with them.

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Overcoming Helplessness

Learn how to overcome helplessness and low self-esteem with the tools for coping series. Discover the steps to increase self-confidence and develop self-help skills.

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