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One frequently used assessment of resilience in adults is the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) (Connor & Davidson, 2003). The CD-RISC is unique in that it was developed specifically for the purpose of assessing treatment effects of pharmacotherapy and other modalities and has shown sensitivity in detecting symptom changes associated with drug treatment. The CD-RISC is described.
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Appreciation is expressed to Jonathan Davidson, second author of the CD-RISC for his assistance in preparing this chapter.
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Prince-Embury, S. (2013). The Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale. In: Prince-Embury, S., Saklofske, D. (eds) Resilience in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4939-3_12
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