Summary
Create a skill focused on mental health literacy, emotional resilience, and stress management — separate from the existing 06-health-wellness skill which is broader. This skill goes deeper into psychological well-being.
Suggested Location
app/content/skills/06-mental-health-resilience/SKILL.md
What This Skill Should Cover
| Module |
Focus |
| Mental Health Literacy |
Recognizing anxiety, depression, burnout; when to seek professional help |
| CBT-Based Techniques |
Cognitive restructuring, thought records, behavioral activation |
| Stress Management |
Academic/work pressure, time management, boundary setting |
| Resilience Building |
Growth mindset, post-adversity growth, coping strategies |
| Mindfulness & Self-Care |
Evidence-based practices, not pseudoscience |
Key Requirements
- Safety-first: Always include disclaimers that this is educational, not therapy. Detect crisis signals and direct to professional resources (988 Lifeline, crisis hotlines)
- Socratic approach — help learners identify their own patterns rather than diagnosing
- Evidence-based only — cite CBT, ACT, positive psychology literature
- Follow the 6-section template in docs/skill-development-guide.md
Tree Connections
- Incoming:
05-emotional-intelligence → 06-mental-health-resilience
- Outgoing:
06-mental-health-resilience → 06-health-wellness
References
- Beck, J.S. (2020). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (3rd ed.)
- Seligman, M.E.P. (2011). Flourish
- WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030
Summary
Create a skill focused on mental health literacy, emotional resilience, and stress management — separate from the existing
06-health-wellnessskill which is broader. This skill goes deeper into psychological well-being.Suggested Location
app/content/skills/06-mental-health-resilience/SKILL.mdWhat This Skill Should Cover
Key Requirements
Tree Connections
05-emotional-intelligence→06-mental-health-resilience06-mental-health-resilience→06-health-wellnessReferences