mental health

The teenage years can be the best or the hardest and loneliest years of a person's life. Good self-esteem is crucial in determining how these formative years will be remembered. Extra-curricular activities foster skills and attributes in…

According to the Mayo Clinic, self esteem is shaped by a person's thoughts, relationships and experiences, and having a high self esteem provides an individual with a healthy state of mind. A person's self esteem is her overall opinion of…

Self-esteem, or your opinion of yourself, affects many areas of your life. From social interaction to physical reaction, hints of your self-esteem show through where others can see. For people with self-esteem issues, attending a lunch…

The key to successful hands-on group activities for self-esteem is to offer praise throughout the activity. Provide challenging activities that end with a sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. Everyone is a winner in hands-on group…

According to Jane Bolton of Psychology Today, the most powerful tool teens have for improving self esteem is themselves. Self esteem activities for teens can help reshape the way they think, and boost self image. But, before getting…

Socrates, Albert Schweitzer, Ben Franklin and other great thinkers believed that self-reflection was necessary to lead a productive and fulfilled life. In a world where moving quickly and being the best have become top priorities,…

In today's world, many people have come to rely on the Internet and mobile phones in order to communicate. This only contributes to social awkwardness, with people needing to spend less time in social situations. If you feel that you are…

The voice box, also known as the larynx, makes it possible for people to speak, shout or sing. This set of muscles in the throat also controls pitch and tone quality. Anatomy The vocal cords make up the central…

Face-to-face therapy sessions are not always the best or most practical approaches to treating physical, emotional or cognitive problems. Writing therapy aids in recovering from multiple afflictions and can be used by anyone for little or…

Erik Erikson, a German psychoanalyst, developed eight psychosocial stages of development that he identified in his book "Childhood and Society," published in 1950. Each stage offers a challenge and an opportunity for personal growth.…