Low self-esteem may have one or many roots, depending on the individual. "Low confidence can be attributed to environmental, biological and psychological factors," says Dr. Lira de la Rosa.

In severe cases, Chronis-Tuscano says, low self-esteem can make depression and suicide more likely. But there are things you can do to intervene early and help boost your child’s self-esteem ...

Self-esteem scores jumped a remarkable 131% within just one year of bariatric surgery, according to a large study presented ...

Low Self-Esteem: Individuals with low self-esteem feel generally inadequate. They believe they are not good enough and do not deserve happiness, success, or love.

While our self-esteem can feel delicate at times, there are real ways to build and strengthen it. Here are six expert-backed methods.

Generally, “inferiority complex” is an umbrella term describing chronic feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. People with an inferiority complex may experience chronic self-doubt, have low ...