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.

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.

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.

More and more, we have our heads buried in our cell phones and [digital devices](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011411-8-signs-need-digital-detox/).

Are you looking for motivation in your personal quest to quit smoking? Find inspiration in these LIVESTRONG.com members' stories of how they successfully came out on top in the battle against nicotine!

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.

The prevalence of obesity in adults has doubled worldwide since 1980, meaning, more likely than not, you know someone who has had their weight discussed, commented on or criticized.

A new test devised by Hungarian researchers claims to determine whether or not an individual is at risk of being a porn addict.

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."

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.

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.

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.