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Review
. 2010 Dec;45(4):613-26, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2010.06.007.

Resilience in family members of persons with serious mental illness

Jaclene A Zauszniewski  1 , Abir K Bekhet, M Jane Suresky
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Review

Resilience in family members of persons with serious mental illness

Jaclene A Zauszniewski et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

This integrative review summarizes current research on resilience in adult family members who have a relative with a diagnosed mental disorder that is considered serious. Within the context of resilience theory, studies identifying risk/vulnerability and positive/protective factors in family members are summarized, and studies examining seven indicators of resilience, including acceptance, hardiness, hope, mastery, self-efficacy, sense of coherence, and resourcefulness, are described. Implications for clinical practice and recommendations for future research are presented.

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