06/22/2026
On this Mental Health Monday, we are focusing on self-esteem!
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem refers to how we view and think about ourselves and the value we place on ourselves as a person.
What are indicators of low self-esteem?
Frequent self-criticism: Someone may criticize themselves, their actions, and abilities or joke about themselves in a negative way. They may put themselves down, doubt themselves, or blame themselves if something goes wrong.
Ignoring positive qualities: When compliments are given to them, they might brush such comments aside. Instead, they might focus on what they didn’t do or the
mistakes they made.
Negative emotions: A person with low self-esteem might often feel sad, depressed, anxious, guilty, ashamed, frustrated, and angry.
Relationship problems: In their personal relationships, people with low self-esteem might become upset or distressed by any criticism or disapproval, bend over backwards to please others, be extremely shy or self-consciousness or even avoid or withdraw from intimacy or social contact.
Impact on work or study: A person with low self esteem might consistently achieve less than they are able to because they believe they are less capable than others. They might avoid challenges and opportunities for fear of not doing well. They might find it hard to believe any good results they get are due to their own abilities or positive qualities.
