Self-Esteem: A Protective Mechanism for Adolescent Mental Health

"The model is a visual illustration shaped as a triangle.~* The bottom left line is title Zero Self-Love, moving upward are characteristics identified from zero self-love along the line.~* The bottom right side is titled Self-Love moving upward are characteristics identified from having self-love.~* At the top of the triangle is a circle with the letter R within for relationship.~* Two small lines project horizontally, from the circle, left and right.~* At the end of the Left line is a circle with the word break-up in the middle, surrounded by terms: drugs, alcohol, self-harming, suicide, and sex as the consequence of zero self-love.~* At the end of right line is a circle with the word break-up in the middle surrounded by terms: support system, coping skills, spirituality reflection as the consequences of having self-love.~The strategies being discussed:~* Exploring self-esteem strategies.~* Importance of self-worth in relationships.~* Importance of self-awareness."