self-esteem

In a 1996 study comparing holotropic breathing and therapy, participants who did both breathwork and therapy said breathing increased their self-esteem and reduced their anxieties about death compared to those who received therapy only.

"It destroyed my self-esteem, I couldn't see my friends, I couldn't have my friends around."

For Martin and Sophie, the solution lies in giving children better opportunities to "participate" in society and build their self-esteem.

“That book really represents how I build character, self-esteem, courage and confidence through cooking,” he says.

Additionally, the American Psychological Association reports that individuals who are denied abortions are more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety, lower life satisfaction, and lower self-esteem.