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  • The concept of resilience has become pervasive in global mental health discourse.
  • Its widespread application is perceived as both irritating and insulting by service users and professionals.
  • This paper critiques resilience as a potentially harmful ideology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the origins and evolution of the concept of resilience.
  • To analyze how mental health services have adopted and potentially misused resilience.
  • To highlight the iatrogenic harm caused by the uncritical application of resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of the term 'resilience' within mental health contexts.
  • Examination of the theoretical underpinnings and ideological alignment of resilience.
  • Review of the impact of resilience discourse on service users and mental health professionals.

Main Results:

  • Resilience is argued to be a flawed Western theory rooted in neoliberal ideology.
  • The concept functions as a double-edged sword, negatively impacting both patients and staff.
  • Mental health services have transformed resilience into a slogan, diminishing its meaning and causing harm.

Conclusions:

  • The uncritical use of 'resilience' in mental health services is problematic and potentially harmful.
  • Mental health professionals must critically evaluate their language and the implications of using the term resilience.
  • A re-evaluation of resilience is necessary to mitigate iatrogenic effects and promote genuine well-being.