SELF-HELP DOESN'T HELP

A new study reveals that self-help measures look to be counterproductive. British spychologist Simon Delsthorpe sagely observes:

If you're not close to your parents, don't have many friends, are unemployed and are unhappy with your appearance, it might be hard to have high self-esteem.

Telling yourself you're wonderful ain't gonna make you feel better about yourself; the solution is counseling, of course.