In general, people have fluctuating levels of resilience throughout their lives. Resilience is more or less strong at certain times in life and in particular circumstances. Some people have high levels of resilience, while others have lower levels. The good news is that resilience can be developed. That's what the Resilience + Kit is all about.
Resilience can help people maintain or regain balanced mental health, adapt to change, anticipate danger, protect their weaknesses, build on their strengths, and pursue their goals, among others.
Resilience is built in the interconnection between resources and risk and protective factors. The following sections discuss risk and protective factors. They should help you to better understand how resilience is built.
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