Building Self-esteem
A Self-Help Guide
Acknowledgements
This publication was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), and prepared by Mary Ellen Copeland,
M.S., M.A., under contract number 99M005957. Acknowledgment is given to
the many mental health consumers who worked on this project offering advice
and suggestions.
Disclaimer
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Self-esteem, Depression and Other Illnesses
Things You Can Do Right Away—Every Day—to Raise Your Self-esteem
Changing Negative Thoughts About Yourself to Positive Ones
Activities That Will Help You Feel Good About Yourself
In Conclusion
Further Resources
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