SYSTEMIC ANALYSIS OF MODERN APPROACHES TO RESILIENCE AS AN INTEGRATIVE CHARACTERISTIC OF MENTAL HEALTH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32689/2663-0672-2026-1-14Keywords:
resilience, mental health, adaptation, integrative approach, biopsychosocial model, public healthAbstract
Introduction. Contemporary social challenges, including global crises, armed conflicts, and economic instability, highlight the importance of preserving population mental health. In this context, the concept of resilience has gained particular significance as the ability of an individual to effectively adapt to stressors and recover from adverse experiences. Objective. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of modern approaches to resilience and determine its role within the structure of mental health. Materials and methods. The study employed a theoretical analysis of scientific sources, as well as methods of systematization and synthesis of contemporary concepts. A PESTLE analysis was conducted to assess the impact of external factors, while a SWOT analysis was used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of modern approaches to resilience, as well as opportunities and threats related to their implementation. Results. It was established that modern approaches to understanding resilience have evolved from viewing it as a stable personal trait to a multilevel dynamic process formed through the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors within the biopsychosocial paradigm. Resilience performs a system-forming role by ensuring the interaction of cognitive, emotional, and social components, determining the capacity for adaptation and recovery in the face of stress, and acting as an integrative characteristic of mental health. The integration of PESTLE and SWOT analyses made it possible to develop a comprehensive model, confirming that the effectiveness of interventions depends on consideration of social determinants and macro-environmental determinants. The necessity of implementing comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and standardized approaches to resilience development within the public health system has been substantiated.
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