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In Del Castillo's recent article, she proposed that there exists a negative correlation between individual resilience and depression or anxiety among the general adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic.Del Castillo advocates for the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions aimed at enhancing resilience to assist individuals in managing mental health difficulties. 1I suggest that we should not view resilience solely as a factor affecting mental health outcomes; instead, it is intertwined with mental health in a bidirectional relationship.I argue that while stronger resilience can help alleviate the impact of stressors on mental health, experiencing depression or anxiety can also weaken one's resilience over time.From this standpoint, I wish to advocate for a comprehensive approach that addresses both mental health challenges and the development of resilience simultaneously.First and foremost, rather than seeing resilience as solely shaping mental health outcomes, it is crucial to recognize the bidirectional relationship between resilience and mental health. 2 While stronger resilience can indeed help mitigate the effects of stressors on mental health, enduring depression or anxiety can also gradually diminish one's resilience.This reciprocal dynamic highlights the necessity for a comprehensive strategy that concurrently addresses both mental health challenges and the cultivation of resilience.Furthermore, Del Castillo's argument may oversimplify the significance of individual resilience within the broader context of socio-economic and environmental factors. 3Elements such as access to healthcare, support networks, employment stability, and exposure to trauma play substantial roles in shaping both resilience levels and mental health outcomes.A
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