According to research from the Valiant Lab all defense mechanisms are not created equal. Their findings show that “mature” defense mechanisms are beneficial especially in the work-place and are linked to improved physical and mental health. On the other hand, “immature” defense mechanisms lead to less support from others and consequently poorer outcomes. The article below explains these differences in more depth and briefly explains how to develop more of the good ones and less of the bad.
Better Defense Mechanisms?
