Real self-respect comes from dominion over self, from true independence. The most important ingredient one puts into any
relationship is not what one says or does, but what one is. Low- self esteem and the resultant depression can be treated through psycho- therapeutic technique. Here a psychiatrist helps person to come out of negative cognition and depression through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Negative cognition can be of three types:Negative attitude towards self.Negative attitude towards life.Negative attitude towards future. Psycho-therapeutic technique goes deep into the problem, even beyond counseling. Society at large should be involved in creating a positive environment in society. Sometime, the situation can become so severe that a person may have death wish. in this situation, their brain is
stimulated, so that the neuro-chemicals are stimulated. A 90 milli volts shock is given for a fraction of a second, which is quite feeble. Once the brain is stimulated, it becomes active. For every individual, self-
confidence is a supportive element in life.Family members should instill confidence among youngsters. Self-confidence can be hereditary, but all the members in a family may not have the same level of confidence. It is left to the individual as to how he develops it. Self-esteem is the image we hold of ourself, irrespective of it being true or false, it is said. Self-confidence and self-esteem, two sides of the same coin, are a surefire factors for success. Our own personal experiences, some inputs from the society and having wrong role models can add to the negative attitude. Self- confidence is almost indispensable for success, while timidity can leave a person unproductive. However, there are no shortcuts to win self-confidence and one has to follow rules of the game for it, for there can be no gains without pains Stephen R Covey in his book The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People says, “Some people say that you have to like yourself before you like others. I think the idea has merit, but if you don’t control yourself, it is very hard to like yourself, except in some short-term psych-up, superficial way.”