The Science of Resilience and Mental Well-Being
The Science of Resilience and Mental Well-Being
The science of resilience refers to a body of knowledge that explores the impact of how early experiences shape our brain architecture and wire our neural pathways; ultimately affecting one’s health outcomes over a lifetime. This body of knowledge foundationally includes the Harvard Center on the Developing Child Working Papers, but also findings by other research entities around the world, including Fellitti and Anda’s landmark Adverse Childhood Experience Study (1998) and more recently the works of Dr. Michael Ungar (Dalhousie University – Resilience Research Centre) which address the connection between the experiences we have in our lives and our lifelong health outcomes. The Social determinants of health and health inequalities help to inform work in this area.
Our Island Landscape
The PEI Alliance For Mental Well-Being has collected resources from leading experts on the science of resilience, The Brain Story and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These will help foster understanding and application of the science of resilience in our island communities.
Explore our resource listings to learn more.
As an organization rooted in the science of resilience, we continually meet with experts in the realm of resilience studies and interested entities within the province. We recognize the many individuals and groups advancing this work and aim to bring their knowledge to our table.
To get involved, please email Info@afmwb.com
Our Island Landscape
The PEI Alliance For Mental Well-Being has collected resources from leading experts on the science of resilience, The Brain Story and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These will help foster understanding and application of the science of resilience in our island communities.
Explore our resource listings to learn more.
As an organization rooted in the science of resilience, we continually meet with experts in the realm of resilience studies and interested entities within the province. We recognize the many individuals and groups advancing this work and aim to bring their knowledge to our table.
To get involved, please email Info@afmwb.com
The Resilience Scale
Source: Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
The Resilience Scale is commonly used to demonstrate how negative experiences and adversity can be counterbalanced by positive experiences and supports across the life span. This metaphor is part of a knowledge-based narrative called The Brain Story.
To learn more about The Resilience Scale, The Brain Story, and other resources, explore our resource listings.