Coping
Topic: Mental health
The cognitive and behavioral efforts a person uses to manage stress. Problem-focused coping acts on the stressor itself (seeking information, making a plan); emotion-focused coping eases the feelings it causes (talking, relaxation, prayer). Adaptive strategies solve the problem or reduce distress; maladaptive ones, such as substance use or withdrawal, add to the problems. Ask what has worked for the client before and build on it.
- Also known as:
- Coping strategies
- In Turkish:
- Baş etme
What does Coping mean?
Coping is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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