Self Esteem (Low)
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Self esteem refers to an individual's overall sense of self worth and self-value. Self esteem can be directly affected by many medical conditions, and low self-esteem may increase the risk of the development of some conditions. As represented in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, esteem is an important aspect of an individual reaching sel-actualization. Just as food and safety are important for an individual to lead a healthy, fulfilling life, adequate self-esteem is important as well.[1]
| See Also | Mental/Emotional or Psychological Conditions |
|---|---|
| Books | Books on Mental / Emotional Health |
| Articles | Articles on Mental/Emotional or Psychological Conditions |
Related Conditions
Self esteem may be adversely affected by many chronic conditions including:[2][3], [4], [5]
- Depression
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Physical Disability
- Obesity
- ADHD
- Alopecia
- Mental Illness
- Stroke
Chronically low self esteem may increase risk of the development of the following conditions:[6]
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
References
Reviewed by Iva Lloyd, BScH, RPE, ND [1]
- ↑ Pizzorno Joseph E, Murray Michael T (2006) Textbook of Natural Medicine 3rd ed, Elsevier 2006
- ↑ Vickery CD et al.(2009) Self-esteem Stability and Depressive Symptoms in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation: Methodological and Conceptual Expansion. Rehab Psych;54(3):332-42.
- ↑ Marshall MJ, Hutchinson SA et al.(2001) A critique of research on the use of activities with persons with Alzheimer's disease: a systematic literature review. Adv Nurs: 35(4):488-96
- ↑ Marcussen K, et al.(2010) The effect of services and stigma on quality of life for persons with serious mental illness. Psych Serv :61(5):489-94
- ↑ McKillop J (2010) Management of autoimmune associated alopecia areata. Nurs Stand:24(36):42-6.
- ↑ Wilson GT, et al. (2010) Psychological Treatments of Binge Eating Disorder. Arch Gen Psych;67(1);94-101.
