NIH MeSH · D000097813Psychiatry and Psychology
Coping Skills
Also known asCoping Skill · Skill, Coping · Coping Strategies · Coping Strategy · Strategy, Coping · Coping Techniques · Coping Technique · Technique, Coping · Cognitive Coping · Coping, Cognitive · Behavioral Coping · Coping, Behavioral
Definition
Various techniques for actively managing a stressful event or situation.
MeSH classification
- F01.058.072
- F04.754.137.436
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Common questions about Coping Skills
What does Coping Skills mean in medicine?
Various techniques for actively managing a stressful event or situation. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Coping Skills known by any other names?
Yes. Coping Skills is also referred to as Coping Skill, Skill, Coping, Coping Strategies, Coping Strategy in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Coping Skills sit in the medical classification?
Coping Skills falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.058.072, F04.754.137.436). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000097813) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗