Mental Resilience in Schools. The Necessity of Developing Prevention and Intervention Programs

The concept of mental resilience refers to the individual’s ability to display positive adaptive behaviors when dealing with complex and adverse situations. Many studies in the last decades have examined mental resilience in adults, children, education, and work context. In particular, the cultivation of mental resilience in childhood is essential since critical abilities and skills are developed during this period for better adaptation to the environment and the demands of modern life. Moreover, the earlier resilience is encouraged in individuals, the better they will cope with challenging conditions and stressful situations at different stages of their lives. The article emphasizes the necessity of developing prevention and intervention programs to strengthen and promote children’s mental resilience and well-being.