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Coping Skills MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Coping Skills
Tree Number(s)
F01.058.072
F04.754.137.436
Unique ID
D000097813
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000097813
Scope Note
Various techniques for actively managing a stressful event or situation.
Entry Term(s)
Anticipatory Coping
Approach Coping
Behavioral Coping
Cognitive Coping
Constructive Coping
Coping Behavior
Coping Potential
Coping Strategies
Coping Techniques
Primary Coping
Proactive Coping
Social Coping
Public MeSH Note
2024; see Adaptation, Psychological 1992-2023
History Note
2024(1992)
Date Established
2024/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/05/14
Coping Skills Preferred
Cognitive Coping Narrower
Behavioral Coping Narrower
Approach Coping Narrower
Proactive Coping Narrower
Social Coping Narrower
Constructive Coping Narrower
Primary Coping Narrower
Anticipatory Coping Narrower
Coping Behavior Narrower
Coping Potential Narrower
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