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Psychological Resilience

Psychological resilience is the process and capacity of individuals to adapt positively to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, allowing them to 'bounce back' from difficult experiences.

Why it matters

  • Enhances mental health stability and reduces the long-term impact of chronic stress on human capital.
  • Promotes adaptive coping mechanisms in high-pressure environments, such as disaster management and public service delivery.
  • Serves as a critical component in building community-level social cohesion and collective recovery following systemic shocks.

How it is asked

Focus on its application in public administration, disaster management, and social welfare policies, particularly regarding mental health initiatives and the psychological well-being of frontline workers.