Abstract
All people, including children and adolescents, operate on a multidimensional continuum between mental health and mental illness. In a number of ways, sociocultural factors, be they in the home, community, or larger society, influence where each youth falls on this continuum. The medical model places too much emphasis on the pathological end of the continuum. In doing so, valuable opportunities may be lost. With children and adolescents, who are in a dynamic development process, there is a distinct opportunity for prevention and health promotion, both of which can positively impact long-term health. This chapter is focused on youth mental health and resilience. It will include information regarding risk and protective factors, guidance on how to use the text to assist at-risk youth and their families, a brief description of select mental health promotion strategies with broad applicability, and a short list of relevant, recommended resources.
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Vinson, S.Y. (2018). Considerations on Resilience in At-Risk Youth. In: Vinson, S., Vinson, E. (eds) Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90350-7_1
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