Coping with fluctuating self-esteem

Body changes, a preoccupation with the way others look at you, etc. Adolescence can be a time of low self-esteem. Considering that good self-esteem is an important protective factor for mental health, it is essential to help young people understand and normalize fluctuations in their self-perception, and equip them to deal with these fluctuations.

This guide provides activities to help students :

• Identify self-esteem as an important component of mental health.
• Identify factors that influence self-esteem.
• Identify concrete ways to foster positive self-esteem.