psychologicalresilience

Introduction

• capacity to adapt to & manage psychosocial stress or adversity

Management

• coping strategies include:
  • optimism
  • hopefulness
  • positive emotions
  • motivation
  • social support
  • community involvement
  • independence in activities of daily living
  • physical activity
• strategies translate to:
  • quality of life
  • happiness, self esteem
  • mental health
  • recovery from illness or injury
  • longevity

More general terms

• resilience