Self-esteem improves in the first year after bariatric surgery, but without ongoing work and long-term support, the emotional high may give way to post-surgical challenges.

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The journey of self-esteem Self-esteem is more complicated than you think. For instance, self-esteem built on social norms or materialism can be fun to have, but is often unsustainable.

Self-esteem scores jumped a remarkable 131% within just one year of bariatric surgery, according to a large study presented at ASMBS 2025. Tracking nearly 5,800 patients, researchers found a ...

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Self-compassion “is the empowerment to be yourself, to feel what you’re feeling, fully and without needless defense,” he said. How do you develop self-compassion?

Newer studies show that picture-perfect selfies and videos on Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms can shake a young person's confidence.

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