Mental health issues are facing teens all across Colorado. They are real and started even before the pandemic. You may find you are having a hard time dealing with current or past trauma and feel sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, and fear. To help in this time of need, the State of Colorado launched iMatter to provide teens access to at least three free therapy sessions.
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Low Self Worth
Low Self Worth is characterized by low confidence as well as feeling bad about yourself.
Source: Psych Alive
Signs of Low Self Worth
- Negative mental commentary
- Worry and Self doubt
- Extreme fear of failure
- Trouble excepting positive feedback
- Always comparing yourself to others
- Feel as if you have little control over your life
Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-low-self-esteem-5185978
Ways to improve Self Worth
- Do your best to get out there instead of avoiding uncomfortable situations
- Learn to be assertive in situations where you would feel pressured to say yes
- Do your best to be kind and forgiving to yourself
- Spend less time with people who bring you down, and attempt to build positive relationships with people who appreciate you
- Recognize what you are good at
- Challenge yourself
source: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/raise-low-self-esteem/