+A **coping mechanism** is a strategy an individual employs to manage [stress](/wiki/stress) or difficult situations. These methods aim to reduce negative emotions and maintain [well-being](/wiki/well-being). They can be conscious or unconscious, adaptive or maladaptive.
+## See also
+- [Emotion Regulation](/wiki/emotion_regulation)
+- [Resilience](/wiki/resilience)
+- [Self-Care](/wiki/self-care)
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