Resiliency

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Also discover MyHeathfinder.gov to Manage Stress.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.

• The primary NIH organization for research for researching trauma and stress is the National Institute of Mental Health.
• The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the National Institutes of Health lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. Mind and body practices are included in this field of study. The 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) showed that yoga, chiropractic, and osteopathic manipulation, and meditation are among the most popular mind and body practices used by adults. Stress management programs commonly include relaxation techniques. Find more information about the benefits of relaxation techniques that may aid in stress management and help build resilience.

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• 5 Things You Should Know About Stress (English and Español) PDF
• Questions to Reflect Upon Resilience (PDF)

Articles

• Ask Yourself These 5 Questions to Boost Your Resilience, by Jacinta Jimenez. Fast Company, March 25, 2019
• Building Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director's Blog, October 15, 2020
• Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic, CDC, Updated December 16, 2020 (English and Español)