Abstract

The concept of “self” preoccupies humanity since ancient times. One of the most famous philosophers, Aristotle, once said that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” However, what is the true meaning behind “self,” and can we truly get to know and understand everything about ourselves? The theoretical purpose of the paper will be to introduce the idea of self, what losing it looks like, and how to reconnect with ‘the self.’ In addition, the paper will present the influence of social media on ‘the self’ and include theories that deepen the analysis of the ‘self.’ The practical purpose of this article is to familiarize the reader with the psychological concept of self and psychoeducation in the mental health community in daily life.