Mental Resilience

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    Brady Holmer
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Mental resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to difficult or challenging life experiences using mental, behavioral, and emotional flexibility and coping strategies.

    6,452 participants in 31 trials and 4 meta-analyses

    Examine Database: Mental Resilience

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