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Resilience programs expand; value debated

“Resilience” has become the latest military buzzword as the services embrace new programs designed to toughen mind and body to ward off future mental health problems.

But the programs, built on the principles of positive psychology, are controversial, and some troops agree with critics who say the programs aren’t scientifically proven and actually could hinder natural coping techniques. ...