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. 2016 Jul 6;11(7):e0155873. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155873

Table 1. Overview of MAPS Content.

Module Content Supporting Evidence
1 • Overview of MAPS Sijaric Voloder, 2008
• How to create strong MAPS • Wolmer et al, 2011
• Introduce the physical fitness/mental fitness analogy Sarason et al, 1979
• Extend the salutogenic analogy: mental fitness also requires ongoing practice, sometimes will need professional assistance and both mental and physical wellness should be attended to for overall fitness and wellbeing
• Helpful vs. unhelpful coping strategies
• Choosing your response
2 • Features of “mentally strong” people Berceli & Napoli, 2006
• Taking a moment Ozer et al, 2008
• Defusion exercise Smith et al, 2011
• Benefits of daily practice
3 • Seeking support—different types of support Sarason et al, 1979
• Identifying appropriate supports Armfield, 1994
• Identifying and using meaningful connections Tuckey & Hayward, 2011
4 • Self-care Pearlman, 1995
• Identifying early signs of stress Shapiro, Brown & Biegel, 2007
• Developing self-care strategies
• Final recap