Everyone knows what lack of self-esteem is - a factor often found in cases of depression, abusive relationship, personality disorders and suicidal behaviour. But what exactly is self-esteem? Can it treally be developed or enchanced past a person's formative years? In a cogent analysis of the recent explosion of research and literature on the enhancement of self-esteem, this book answrers these questions clearly and concisely on both theoretical and practical levels. It is recommended for all students.