Bouncing Back, Blogging Knack: A General Overview of Resilience and Blogging as a Psychological Intervention

Abstract

During adverse life circumstances, it can be hard to stay positive and find our balance; this is a situation that requires resilience. Given that mental health problems are associated with large direct costs for individuals and society, it is pragmatic to explore what constitutes resilience and find resources on how it can be enhanced. When these resources are cultivated, they can improve a person’s overall ability to effectively cope with stress and hardship.