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Emotional resilience is often misunderstood as being tough or unaffected by hardship. In reality, it refers to our capacity to respond to stress, emotional challenges, or adversity in ways that are flexible, meaningful, and growth-oriented.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that people with mental health conditions are twice as likely to smoke daily and 1.8 times as likely to have recently used illicit drugs compared to those without mental health conditions. Additionally, 4.4% of males and 2.1% of females reported experiencing a 12-month substance use disorder.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, mental health conditions and substance use disorders are among the leading causes of disease burden in Australia. In fact, 22% of Australians aged 16–85 years experience a mental disorder in any given year, with anxiety disorders affecting 17%, affective disorders (including depression) impacting 8%, and substance use disorders affecting 3%. These statistics highlight the widespread nature of these conditions.