Positive mental health: Resilience

2013

Fact Sheet

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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Murphey D, Barry M, Vaughn B.
Child Trends

This brief presents research findings on the characteristics of adolescents who demonstrate resilience, along with strategies that promote resilience in adolescents and other useful resources. One of three Adolescent Health Highlights, a series on adolescent mental health, this brief discusses six factors that are associated with resilience and promote positive mental health.