Journal of Psychiatric Nursing

Cyberchondriasis is the excessive preoccupation with one’s health, often caused by erroneous internet information obtained after several hours of searching vast number of websites every day. On experiencing hypochondriasis it helpful to question ones ‘own beliefs, talking about the fears and concerns, not to shame oneself, meditating and deep breathing. The management includes psychiatric consultation and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Keywords: Cyberchondriasis; Hypochondriasis; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Laughter is a normal and natural physiologic response to certain stimuli with widely acknowledged psychological benefits. Laughing is an excellent way to reduce stress in our lives, and can help you to cope with and survive a stressful lifestyle. However, current research is beginning to show that laughter may also have serious positive effects for those who engage in it on a regular basis. This article reviews the current understanding of laughter’s therapy, its benefits, impact on the health.

Keywords: Laughter; Humor; Stress; Gelatology.

Exam anxiety is one of the most important problems among moderate and low average students. Examination always brings a sense of fear or anxiety in the mind of students of all ages. Exam anxiety specifically refers to the effects of anxiety on student concentration and performance prior to the examination, while preparing for the examination and completing the examination. The aim of the study was to assess the level of examination anxiety among BSc nursing students. A descriptive study was conducted in a selected college, Coimbatore with the sample size of 100. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The tool used in the study was Test anxiety scale, and data was collected using questionnaire method. The results revealed that among III-year BSc (N) students 5 (10%) had mild anxiety, 33 (66%) had moderate anxiety, and 12 (24%) had severe anxiety. In IV-year BSc (N) students 5 (10%) had mild anxiety, 44 (88%) had moderate anxiety and 1 (2%) had severe anxiety. The mean and standard deviation score of III-year BSc (N) students was 27.96 ± 8.2 and IV-year BSc(N) students was 25.22 ± 4.4. In comparison between III-year and IV-year B.Sc (N) students level of anxiety, the Z-test score was 2.09. The results revealed that there is a significant difference in examination anxiety between the groups. The results showed that there is a significant difference between type of parenting, family type and place of residence and examination anxiety.

Keywords: Anxiety; Examination anxiety.

Context: Stress is a universal phenomenon that is experienced by the person in all ages and stages of life. Stress is personal that is each person react to stressors in a different way which is influenced by various factors. Academic stress is stress and anxiety that comes from schooling and education. Academic stress can be better termed as stress due to failure to fulfil academic expectations. Aims: The present study was done with the aim to assess the level of academic stress and to explore the possible factors leading to stress. Settings and Design: The study was conducted in tuition classes of 10th students. Materials and Methods: The sample size for the present study was 100 and samples were selected by convenient sampling technique. The research design selected for the present study Descriptive–Exploratory. Statistical analysis used: The investigator planned to analyze the data by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The present study was conducted to assess the level of stress in the students of 10th standard in a selected coaching classes. The study proved that 45% had mild stress, 51% had moderate stress, 4% had severe stress and found the most common indicators of the stress level to be parent’s expectations. Gender tends to be associated with stress level. Conclusion: Academic stress is a serious issue that needs to be addressed and dealt at primary level by implementing preventive strategies to improve the mental health of students.

Keywords: Academic stress; Affective indicators; Moderate stress.

Teen age is the age where child starts to grow in the way they think. This can be positive or negative. Teenage is vulnerable population to initiate tobacco use. Study was to assess effectiveness of planned teaching regarding hazards of nicotine dependence on knowledge among teenagers. Pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test design was used for study. 100 sample were selected by probability simple random sampling technique. Result of study at pre-test 12% teenager had poor knowledge, 69% had average knowledge and 19 % had good knowledge. After post-test 2% teenager had poor knowledge, 10% had average, 88% had good knowledge. Pre-test knowledge mean score was 11.09 and post-test knowledge mean score was 16.51.Comparison value of t is 16.32 which is greater than tabulated t value 1.9840 (p < 0.05). This shows that there is significant difference in knowledge score at pre-test and post-test. There was no any significant relationship between knowledge and demographic variable. Planned teaching programme was found to be effective.

Keywords: Nicotine dependence; Teenager; Planned teaching; Hazards; Knowledge.