""Resilience, as a framework for thinking about anxiety, is neoliberal, boot-strappy nonsense that blames the individual for their suffering. When we tell someone struggling with anxiety to 'be resilient,' we are telling them to get over it.""
""Viewing resilience as a positive character trait is deeply problematic. When mental strength is viewed as originating within an individual, any external sources of oppression or suffering are excused or disregarded.""
""Widespread anxiety in institutions, such as higher education, signals institutional failure, not individual weakness. This perspective can lead to overlooking the struggles of those in precarious positions.""
The concept of resilience in mental health often blames individuals for their anxiety, ignoring the systemic issues that contribute to their distress. This perspective suggests that individuals should simply 'tough it out,' which is counterproductive and harmful. Researchers argue that viewing resilience as an individual trait absolves societal and political forces from responsibility. In institutions like higher education, this mindset can lead to overlooking the struggles of those in precarious positions, reinforcing the idea that personal strength is the solution to systemic failures.
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