Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information about oneself to others. It can be done consciously or unconsciously and includes disclosing information about others that impacts oneself. There are risks to self-disclosure such as revealing too much private information, experiencing rejection or loss of self-confidence, or material loss. However, there are also rewards like gaining self-knowledge, coping with problems through support from others, improving communication, and establishing meaningful relationships built on trust. The document provides guidelines for self-disclosing appropriately and responding supportively to others' disclosures, as well as resisting pressure to disclose privately if unwanted.