How does self-esteem predict depression? How can self-esteem be increased to reduce the risk of depression?

1. SELF-ESTEEM AND
DEPRESSION
How does self-esteem predict depression?
What can be done to lower the risk of depression, by improving self-esteem?

2. SELF-ESTEEM

3. WHAT IS SELF-ESTEEM?
 Holistic view of worth and value as a person
 Ideal self vs real self

5. DEPRESSION

6. SYMPTOMS
 Depressed mood
 Feelings of despair
 Inability to gain pleasure from usual activities
 Feelings of guilt
 Difficulty sleeping

7. SELF ESTEEM DEPRES S ION?

8. SELF-ESTEEM DURING
ADOLESCENCE

9. LIFE OUTCOMES

10. 2 THEORETICAL
MODELS
 The vulnerability model
 The scar model

11. VULNERABILITY MODEL

12. SCAR MODEL

13. SO WHICH MODEL WINS?

15. SOCIAL SUPPORT

16. GET MOVING!

17. PARENTING STYLE

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