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Psychologists say feeling valued is a core human need. Here's how to meet it

NPR | By Rhitu Chatterjee

Published February 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM EST

Psychologists say that after the need for food and shelter, humans want to feel valued. But that need usually goes unmet.

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