Self-EsteemWe all have times when we lack confidence and don’t feel good about ourselves. But when low self-esteem is a severe, long-term problem, it can have a harmful impact on our mental health and lead to depression and anxiety. Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When we have healthy self-esteem, we tend to feel positive about ourselves and about life in general, and we can deal with life’s difficulties. However, when our self-esteem is low, we tend to see ourselves and our lives in a more negative and critical light. We also feel less able to take on the challenges life throws at us.
TREATMENT: Therapy can help you improve your self-esteem and see yourself in a more realistic and balanced way. Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) including core belief work, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and problem-solving therapy can help low self-esteem (minimum 5-10 therapy sessions recommended). |
"The most important opinion you have is the one you have of yourself, and the most significant things you say all day are those things you say to yourself."
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Helpful Links For Low Self-Esteem
- PsychCentral.com - Great resource for individuals that are seeking information about self-esteem struggles and strategies that can help.
- SelfImprovement.com - A place to find tips, tools, and knowledge that helps you to create opportunities and improve low self-esteem.
- Psychology Today - Simple suggestions for building confidence and low self-esteem.
- For more resources, please visit the Helpful Links Page
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