Many of us are still feeling overwhelmed as we struggle to adjust to the pandemic. A growing body of research suggests that nurturing our ability to cope with challenges is an important factor for our well-being, both now and in the future. Against this background, TELL Japan is centering its second annual mental health summit around the theme of ¡°building resilience.¡±
Vickie Skorji, TELL¡¯s Lifeline Services Director, defines resilience as the ability to cope under pressure and recover from difficulties.
¡°We all get stressed, have setbacks, experience loss and emotional pain,¡± she says. ¡°However, a resilient person is someone who recognizes when they are stressed or struggling; who reaches out for support when needed; who can gather or develop tools to help problem solve and work their way through these challenges.¡±
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