Experiences of Autistic Students in Postsecondary Education: A Review of Reviews.

Resilience, defined as the capacity to navigate, utilize, and negotiate access to resources that sustain well-being within one’s social and cultural ecology, has emerged as a critical factor in understanding positive adaptation among adolescents exposed to adversity [–]. Adolescents with higher resilience demonstrate greater ability to cope with challenges are less likely to develop depression or anxiety [, –], and are more likely to develop into resilient adults equipped with skills to navigate aversity []. Supporting adolescent resilience is therefore is vital for fostering their overall well-being and developmental success. A systematic review focused on resilience and mental health in children and adolescents revealed differences in resilience outcomes across various socio-cultural settings and highlighted distinct processes specific to each context that contribute to these outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries []. Singh and colleagues [] reported that a significantly low proportion (15.4%) of Nepalese adolescents reported high resilience. The study used a standardized measure of resilience which had good psychometric properties in Nepalese adolescents []; however, the measure included 88 items, making it lengthy and difficult to administer, particularly among younger adolescents or those with lower comprehension. Depression and anxiety are leading contributors to the global disease burden among young people [] and are highly prevalent among Nepalese adolescents [–]. Nepali adolescents face multiple stressors, including poverty, political instability, natural disasters, social restrictions, domestic violence, and limited access to mental health resources [–]. Resilience, the capacity to overcome challenges, has been highlighted as a key protective factor, with higher resilience associated with lower risk of depression and anxiety [–].