"heightened self-esteem" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to describe an increase or improvement in one's confidence and belief in oneself. You can use this phrase in various contexts, such as in a formal essay or a personal reflection. Example: After months of hard work and determination, John's achievements at work have led to a heightened self-esteem. He now has a greater sense of self-worth and believes in his abilities more than ever before.
A person who is depressed usually experiences several of the following symptoms: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or pessimism; lowered self-esteem and heightened self-depreciation; a decrease or loss of ability to take pleasure in ordinary activities; reduced energy and vitality; slowness of thought or action; loss of appetite; and disturbed sleep or insomnia.
Mania, or bipolar disorder (previously known as manic-depressive disorder), is characterized by an elated or euphoric mood, quickened thought and accelerated, loud, or voluble speech, overoptimism and heightened enthusiasm and confidence, inflated self-esteem, heightened motor activity, irritability, excitement, and a decreased need for sleep.
Intriguingly, whether talented in the sciences or in the arts, students are more likely to experience flow in the arts than in the sciences, and associated with this positive experiential state are heightened positive affect, self-esteem, and intrinsic motivation (Csikszentmihalyi and Schiefele, 1992).
This heightened stature improved her self-esteem and her ability to react in ways different from her usual reactions.
The leadership skills they obtained and the heightening of their self-esteem seem to be major factors for their continuation in the programme.
"Confrontational approaches in general, though once the norm even in many behavioral treatment settings, have not been found effective and may backfire by heightening resistance and diminishing self-esteem on the part of the targeted individual," the report says.
In recent years, researchers have reported an ever-growing list of downsides to getting and spending - damage to relationships and self-esteem, a heightened risk of depression and anxiety, less time for what the research indicates truly makes people happy, like family, friendship and engaging work.
Blassingame explains, "Our sense of self-esteem is heightened or lowered by our perception of the images others have of us".
Bullying victims may also suffer sleep disturbances, bedwetting, abdominal pain, high levels of anxiety and depression, loneliness, low self-esteem and heightened fear for personal safety.
