Psychological resilience is often described in popular culture as a personal trait or a simple ability to “bounce back,” yet contemporary research presents a more complex and accurate understanding. Resilience is a dynamic process that unfolds over time and across multiple...

This article examines the limits of constant self-optimization and highlights psychological flexibility as a more sustainable foundation for resilience. A recent Psychology Today commentary argues that rigid self-improvement efforts—focused on productivity, perfection, and...

The Acknowledgment–Reframe–Tailoring (ART) framework offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to understanding and strengthening psychological resilience. Rather than viewing resilience as a fixed trait, the ART model conceptualizes it as a...

Adolescent stress, anxiety, and burnout are rising at rates that outpace traditional mental-health resources in schools. Evidence from resilience theory and applied prevention science suggests that teaching coping and self-regulation skills proactively—before...

We explore the critical role of social support in building psychological resilience. Drawing on current research, this highlights how supportive relationships—whether with family, peers, or communities—help individuals recover from stress, manage adversity, and maintain mental health. Social support enhances emotional safety, reduces isolation, and strengthens coping skills, making it one of the most powerful protective factors against long-term psychological harm. The piece encourages students and professionals to actively build and engage with supportive networks, and it offers access to peer-based resilience programs through Milestone Resilience Care.

Recent research from UCLA Health highlights how the gut microbiome and brain activity work together to influence resilience — our ability to manage and recover from stress. By comparing brain scans, gut bacteria activity, and psychological traits in 116 healthy adults, the study found that...

This article explores the connection between psychological resilience and lifespan, based on a large study of adults over 50 in the United States. The research found that people with higher levels of resilience had a significantly lower risk of death, even when accounting for...

Teens today face unique challenges, from academic stress to social pressures and uncertainty about the future. The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience’s GRIT-TEEN program gives them real-world tools to manage stress, build resilience, and connect to supportive resources. Share this free program with the teens in your life—it could give them coping skills and confidence that last a lifetime.