The Importance of a Multidimensional Approach in Mental Health and the Role of Psychological Resilience

In the last 20 years, the understanding of mental health has undergone a significant change. Today, mental health is defined not only as the absence of diseases but as a holistic expression of psychological, physical, and social well-being. According to the new model, poor mental health expresses psychological distress, while well-being encompasses the individual's positive functionality. In this context, psychological resilience emerges as a critical factor directly affecting mental health with individuals' ability to cope with difficulties and adapt to changing conditions. Research shows that psychological resilience is associated with important factors such as self-efficacy, social support, and life satisfaction, and plays a decisive role in mental health.

The Importance of Psychological Resilience and Its Role in Mental Health

The new study emphasizes the importance of evaluating mental health not only through negativities but with a multidimensional approach along with positive indicators. Experts state that individual characteristics such as psychological resilience play a key role in understanding personal well-being. Research findings reveal that both risk factors and protective factors should be considered together in mental health recovery processes, and positive structures such as psychological resilience have a critical impact in this process.

Psychological Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Young Adults

The study also examined in detail the relationship between psychological resilience and mental well-being in young adults. The findings reveal that psychologically resilient individuals experience less psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and somatization, while high psychological distress and low psychological resilience are notable in maladaptive profiles. Researchers state that factors such as social support, trust, and self-efficacy strengthen psychological resilience. These results are expected to guide intervention programs and policy recommendations to increase psychological resilience among young people. The study aims to lay the groundwork for new research that will address mental health more comprehensively in the future.

Study link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05372-9