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Question

Resilience can become a strength of both individuals and communities. Individual resilience is defined as the ability of a person to adapt in response to negative experiences to produce positive developmental outcomes with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Specifically, it lessens the effects of toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences, often damaging emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Resilient children are less likely to develop chronic illnesses, high-risk health behaviors, and mental illnesses. The primary factor in resilience-building is stable, supportive, long-term adult involvement in a child's life. Routine health-promoting behaviors (i.e., daily tooth brushing, meal and bedtime routines, safety practices including seat belts, car seats, and holding hands while crossing the road) and stable sleeping schedules also build resilience over time. Educating parents about the protective nature of resilience in all aspects of health may motivate many to initiate these practices. Resilience-building exercises contribute to more positive health outcomes in adult clients with kidney disease, stuttering, diabetes, dermatitis, heart disease, ostomies, and chronic pain.

1. In what ways, if any, do local health departments address community resilience?

2. Resilience applies to clients and anyone who experiences significant amounts of stress. So how can you become more resilient in your professional and personal life?

3. How could you explain the importance of resilience to someone who does not believe in the connections between mental, emotional, and physical health?