Self esteem describes a person’s overall sense of personal worth. Self esteem tends to increase throughout one’s life, reaching a low point during adolescence.
High self esteem can lead to better health and behavior, but having too much self esteem can lead to narcissism.
Low self esteem is associated with a broad range of problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
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