Quick quiz

The “engine room” of adjustment (and for maintaining good mental health) involves the processes of appraisal/re-appraisal and coping. Appraisal refers to how you think about and evaluate yourself, your situation, challenges and solutions. This in turn leads to adoption of certain coping strategies, the outcome (success) of which (e.g., improved resilience) is reappraised and informs any further actions. 

The “engine room” of adjustment (and for maintaining good mental health) involves the processes of appraisal/re-appraisal and coping. Appraisal refers to how you think about and evaluate yourself, your situation, challenges and solutions. This in turn leads to adoption of certain coping strategies, the outcome (success) of which (e.g., improved resilience) is reappraised and informs any further actions.

The “engine room” of adjustment (and for maintaining good mental health) involves the processes of appraisal/re-appraisal and coping. Appraisal refers to how you think about and evaluate yourself, your situation, challenges and solutions. This in turn leads to adoption of certain coping strategies, the outcome (success) of which (e.g., improved resilience) is reappraised and informs any further actions.

Anxiety and depression may present in a variety of ways, including feeling excessively sad or anxious, nervous, tense, wound up and edgy, panicky, restless or fidgety, moody or irritable. Other symptoms of anxiety may include experiencing excessive fear or worry; having a sense of impending danger or doom; thinking the worst will happen (catastrophising); trouble concentrating; or avoiding social situations. Other symptoms of depression may include feeling hopeless, guilty, worthless or helpless; excessive tiredness/lack of energy; loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities (including sex); or having difficulty with concentration, focusing and making decisions. Sleep can also be affected, and sleep disorders can play an important role in mood fluctuations and instability.