A.S. Malykh

The article provides an overview of modern theoretical concepts and empirical data on mental stability. It examines theoretical approaches to the study of this psychological construct, which allows you to overcome negative stressful circumstances. Various theoretical models of mental stability are presented, as well as various methods for measuring it. The relationship of mental stability with a number of other psychological constructs (personality, psychological well-being, cognitive abilities, relationships with others, etc.) is analyzed. The problems of the formation of mental stability are discussed.