In a survival situation, your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial: people who remain optimistic are more likely to think that adverse events are controllable, and so are more likely to undertake positive behaviours to try and survive. Pessimistic thinking increases feelings of anxiety and helplessness, which can stop people from trying to proactivelyg improve their situation In extreme cases, people can give up mentally,withdraw into themselves, and even die. This is known as psychogenic death, essentially giving up. From the early footage, the footballers seem to have managed to stay positive while awaiting rescue. They are seen laughing and joking with the divers - a very promising sign (a) Mental health __ A is more important than physical health to stay alive. B can be strengthened by overcoming adversity. C can't be easily developed in people D is a necessary part of surviving difficult situations.