Indicators of resilience in family members of adults with serious mental illness.

This integrative review summarizes current research on resilience in adult family members who have a relative with a diagnosed mental disorder considered serious. Within the context of resilience theory, studies identifying risk/vulnerability and positive/protective factors in family members are summarized, and studies examining 7 indicators of resilience, including acceptance, hardiness, hope, mastery, self-efficacy, sense of coherence, and resourcefulness, are described. Implications for clinical practice and recommendations for future research are presented.