self-help
noun
ˈself-ˈhelp 
Southern also ˈhep
: the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one's problems without the aid of others
especially
: the coping with one's personal or emotional problems without professional help
self-help
adjective
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Most self-help books are not rooted in neuroscience, psychology or behavioral science.
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Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Behind the Stare Gen Z self-help expert Tam Kaur told Newsweek that the stare is often rooted in self-consciousness and burnout.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
People for centuries have always tried to seek out self-help ways to address their emotional well-being.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In one study, a chatbot outperformed a self-help book in boosting mental health after just two weeks.
—Pooja Shree Chettiar, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
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Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Behind the Stare Gen Z self-help expert Tam Kaur told Newsweek that the stare is often rooted in self-consciousness and burnout.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
People for centuries have always tried to seek out self-help ways to address their emotional well-being.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In one study, a chatbot outperformed a self-help book in boosting mental health after just two weeks.
—Pooja Shree Chettiar, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-help
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“Self-help.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-help. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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