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New students often experience academic anxiety due to environmental differences and learning demands. This anxiety is influenced by emotional regulation. This study aims to explore feelings and emotional conflicts while reducing academic anxiety in students using art therapy methods through drawing techniques and butterfly hug relaxation. This study employs the Service Learning (SL) approach. The results, based on pre-test and post-test evaluations, show an improvement in participants' understanding of academic anxiety and emotional regulation. Additionally, participants demonstrated the ability to control their emotions, although they occasionally still experienced academic anxiety. However, they expressed confidence in their ability to overcome it.

Hypertension or high blood pressure has become a common condition among the people of Indonesia and other developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Therapy on reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test-post-test approach. The study population included 1,395 individuals with hypertension, and a sample of 25 participants was selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using the Paired T-Test.The results showed that before therapy, the average systolic blood pressure of the respondents was 148.4 mmHg, which decreased to 127.2 mmHg after therapy, indicating a reduction of 21.2 mmHg with a p-value of 0.000. In contrast, the average diastolic blood pressure was 88.00 mmHg before therapy and slightly increased to 88.40 mmHg after therapy, showing an increase of 0.40 mmHg with a p-value of 0.558.Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy is effective in reducing systolic blood pressure but does not have a significant effect on diastolic blood pressure. It is recommended that the research site provides health education on non-pharmacological approaches to managing hypertension through Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy.

Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure increases beyond normal limits, with various variations according to age. Various trigger factors cause hypertension, although most (90%) of the causes of hypertension are unknown. The aim of this writing is to be able to understand the concept of hypertension and study nursing care for hypertensive patients as well as to provide the author with an understanding so that he can think logically and scientifically in accordance with the existing reality. The method used was to carry out progressive muscle relaxation therapy for 10 days in 5 visits, namely on 29-07 January 2024. The place for this activity was carried out at the Amplas Community Health Center. Based on the evaluation results, it was found that there was an influence of Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy to help lowers blood pressure in hypertension patients whose pain scale goes from 6 down to pain scale 3. The conclusion of this paper shows that patients are able to carry out progressive muscle relaxation therapy and can reduce pain in the head and nape of the neck. It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as a medical intervention to reduce acute pain in hypertensive patients in the community.

Dhikr is the practice of remembering Allah by mentioning His name, either verbally or in the heart, as well as through physical actions or deeds with the aim of drawing closer to Him. This study uses a qualitative approach with a library research method. The data sources for this research are books, journals, and research reports related to dhikr and its benefits, both from an Islamic perspective and from a psychological standpoint. The objective of this research is to describe the role of dhikr as a medium for Islamic spiritual counseling to bring peace of mind through the integration of Islamic values from a psychological perspective. The findings of this study indicate that dhikr brings many benefits, including gaining forgiveness from Allah, calming the heart and soul, avoiding heedlessness, and receiving abundant rewards from Allah. In terms of psychology, dhikr can promote relaxation, enhance mental focus, help overcome life challenges, boost motivation, influence physical health, support harmonious social relationships, and improve the effectiveness of healing for patients undergoing therapy or treatment.

The heart is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in the circulatory system, responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body and returning blood containing carbon dioxide to the lungs. Anatomically, the heart consists of four chambers. The coronary vascular system supplies oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscles. The physiology of the heart involves the cycle of heart muscle contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole), heart rate regulation, and the electrical conduction system that coordinates the heartbeat. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a disorder of the coronary blood vessels due to atherosclerosis, causing narrowing or blockage of the arteries, hindering blood flow, and leading to ischemia. Prevention of CAD can be done by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Understanding the anatomy, physiology, and coronary artery disease is essential for maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular disorders.

Anxiety is related to fear and manifests as a mood state. Anxiety can be caused by several factors such as biological factors and psychosocial factors. anxiety can affect mood, cognitive, motor activity. Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. In this phase, adolescents experience several major changes such as growth in body size, physical abilities, and physiological changes. Emotional turmoil, which occurs rapidly in early adolescence is known as a period of storm and stress. One therapy to reduce anxiety is 5 finger therapy. in this study, counseling was conducted on the use of the 5 finger technique to overcome anxiety at AL-AZHAR High School. this therapy method is carried out for ± 10 minutes with concentration and relaxation. this method causes a relaxation effect so that it reduces tension, stress and anxiety.

Wayang Windu is one of the natural tourist attractions in Pangalengan, Bandung Regency, West Java. Being treated to natural views that pamper the eyes with a backdrop of beautiful, expansive tea plantations and cool mountain air is the main attraction of this place. Tourists can not only enjoy its natural beauty, but tourists can also enjoy various activities such as trekking, taking photos in the middle of a tea garden, and seeing the Wayang Windu cultural site. Located at an altitude of 2182 meters above sea level, the area of this tourist area is around 832 square meters. This place offers a tourist experience that presents natural beauty, tranquility and coolness. Tourists can also shop for culinary delights around the Wayang Windu Pangalengan area. With all its attractions, this destination is the right choice for tourists who are looking for natural relaxation as well as stunning natural beauty.

Background: Lower back pain is common in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, due to physiological changes such as weight gain, shifts in the body’s center of gravity, and ligament relaxation. Prenatal exercise is a non-pharmacological method that improves flexibility, strengthens muscles, and enhances posture, reducing lower back pain. However, its implementation remains limited due to a lack of education and supporting facilities. Objective: This study evaluates the effect of prenatal exercise on lower back pain reduction in third-trimester pregnant women at the Independent Practice of Midwife Novia Br Karo, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency. Method: A pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was used. The study included 32 third-trimester pregnant women experiencing lower back pain. Prenatal exercise was provided, and pain levels were measured before and after using an observation sheet. Results: Before the intervention, most respondents (53.1%) reported moderate pain. After prenatal exercise, the majority (59.4%) experienced reduced pain in the mild category. The Wilcoxon test yielded a Z value of -3.122 with p = 0.002 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of prenatal exercise in reducing lower back pain. Conclusion: Prenatal exercise effectively reduces lower back pain intensity in third-trimester pregnant women. It should be promoted as a non-pharmacological intervention for pregnancy-related back pain and incorporated into maternal health programs.

Online gaming has become an integral part of the lives of many college students around the world. This phenomenon has a variety of impacts, both positive and negative. Playing online games is an activity that is carried out with the aim of obtaining pleasure without considering what will happen from the activity. This study aims to determine the impact of the online game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang on students of the Islamic Communication and Broadcasting study program at the Bone State Islamic Religious Institute. This research uses field research and the type of research is qualitative research. Data processing in this study is carried out by processing and analyzing data qualitatively. Qualitative data processing and analysis are carried out through data reduction, data presentation, verification and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the impact of online games consists of two, namely negative impact and positive impact. The positive impacts of online games are skill development, hand-eye coordination, social skills and collaboration, language development, and a source of entertainment and relaxation. Negative impacts are dependence and addiction, physical health, social isolation, financial impact, and stress levels.

Post-operative is a condition after surgery and medical treatment to treat or repair damaged tissue or organs starting when the client is moved to the operating room and ending in the recovery room. Surgery is a medical procedure that uses invasive techniques by opening or displaying body tissue that will be treated through incisions and ending with wound suturing. This health education aims to improve the knowledge and skills of patients and families regarding the prevention of post-operative infections. This health education was conducted on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30 in the Teratai room using a material delivery method using leaflet media, demonstrating how to wash hands properly and wound care, and evaluating the results of the pre and post tests during the health education activities. After the health education activities were carried out, the results showed that the enthusiasm of the participants when participating in the health education activities was very high, seen from the material presentation session, the participants were seen paying attention to the material presented. During the activity, participants were active in asking questions and were able to answer questions and wanted to know more about the material that had been presented. The ability of participants in answering pretest and posttest questions also showed an increase because the audience when working on the pretest questions, an average of did not know the material to be presented with a total of 13 questions. Then, when working on the posttest questions, an average of had increased knowledge after the presentation of the material presented with the same number of questions. Early symptoms that appear when an infection occurs in a postoperative wound are open wounds/open stitches and there are signs of infection: Redness, Swelling, Pain, Decreased function of the infected organ, Pus, Fever. SSI is an infection that occurs in the wound area after surgery, surgical wound infections are divided into, internal, and organs. SSI is caused by various factors, namely the patient himself, health workers, the surgical process, the environment and surgical equipment. The correct hand washing process according to WHO includes wetting the hands, applying soap or hand sanitizer, rubbing the entire surface of the hands for at least 20 seconds, rinsing with water (if using soap), and drying the hands. 6-step hand washing is an effective hand washing method to remove germs, viruses, and bacteria from the hands. This step is designed to ensure that every part of the hand is properly cleaned.

The aim of this research is to find out the effectiveness of massage techniques for postpartum mothers who experience pain after giving birth and get relaxation after massage. This research uses a case study method using qualitative descriptive methods. This research was conducted on Jl. Kapau Sari, East Tangkerang, District. Tenayan Raya, Pekanbaru city 28282, Indonesia in 2024. The target of this research is multiparous NY.M aged 30 years. Data that can be obtained and used in research is primary data and secondary data. What was obtained from the research results showed that there were benefits felt by clients after massage in terms of reducing the pain felt after giving birth.

Stress and depression problems can have many negative impacts on teenagers, including mental health problems in teenagers, and can even lead to dangerous behavior. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stress in the younger generation is increasing from year to year, reaching 6.0% of the population. Maybe 6% still feels small. However, this number continues to increase every year as more and more young people participate in bullying, and bullying has become more common these days. The ability to maintain self-control in the face of overwhelming situations, people, and events is also the definition of stress management. If managed well, stress transforms from an obstacle to a motivator of social, intellectual, and psychological well-being. The aim of this activity is to increase knowledge in teenagers about stress management. It is hoped that students will be able to understand and implement stress management by means of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. The results of the questionnaire obtained from these four categories were 910 points. Apart from that, the findings from this activity were that 46 respondents (100%) could do deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises very well. It is important for students to know how to deal with stress, especially since the source of stress comes from the academic process

Anxiety is a vague, pervasive feeling of anxiety accompanied by feelings of worry and helplessness. This emotional state has no specific object and is experienced subjectively. Anxiety can cause decreased self-confidence, poor academic performance, problems with friends, and other conflicts. Fear that lasts a long time and continues to increase can trigger anxiety disorders. The butterfly hug technique is a therapy developed by psychologists to reduce anxiety. The aim of this activity is to increase knowledge about the butterfly hug relaxation technique to reduce anxiety in students. The results of the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ) 20 questionnaire from this community service activity were that out of 36 students, there were 7 students who needed the nearest health worker to consult because they answered "YES" to more than 6 questions. Apart from that, all respondents (100%) were able to follow the butterfly hug relaxation technique which was demonstrated very well. Students are expected to more easily overcome the fears they face and improve the quality of their learning experience

This study investigates the effectiveness of green-space–based interventions in reducing eco-anxiety among urban adolescents, a population increasingly vulnerable to climate-related psychological distress. Eco-anxiety, characterized by persistent worry, cognitive overload, and emotional tension in response to environmental change, has emerged as a significant mental-health challenge. The intervention examined in this research involved structured exposure to natural environments combined with guided reflective activities over multiple sessions. Quantitative results showed a substantial reduction in eco-anxiety symptoms, with participants experiencing approximately a 30% decrease in climate-related worry after the intervention. Improvements were also observed in emotional resilience, including enhanced self-regulation, greater cognitive clarity, and improved coping capacity. Qualitative findings reinforced these outcomes, revealing that participants reported deeper emotional calm, stronger feelings of agency, and an increased sense of connectedness with nature. They described green spaces as restorative environments that helped reduce overthinking, clear mental fatigue, and create psychological grounding. These experiences appear to activate mental-restoration processes consistent with environmental psychology, suggesting that nature engagement can serve as both a preventive and therapeutic mental-health strategy. A comparison with conventional counseling approaches indicated that while standard psychological support aids emotional regulation, it often fails to address the specific ecological concerns driving eco-anxiety. In contrast, green-space exposure offers a more targeted and holistic benefit, combining physiological relaxation with meaningful emotional reassurance. The study concludes that expanding access to green spaces, incorporating nature-based therapeutic elements into public-health programs, and promoting balanced climate literacy may enhance adolescent well-being in a time of intensifying environmental challenges.

Perfume has been used since the time of the Prophet Muhammad, not only as a means to improve appearance and cleanliness, but also has spiritual, aesthetic, and health values. The aroma produced from natural ingredients such as flowers, wood, and spices is believed to be able to provide calm and improve the quality of life. This study aims to examine the content of natural chemicals in perfumes, such as essential compounds from plants, and their positive impacts on human physical and mental health. In addition, this study also reviews the use and recommendations of perfumes in the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad, which show that the use of fragrances is part of an Islamic lifestyle that is sunnah. The method used is a systematic literature review, by examining various scientific sources related to natural chemistry and appropriate hadith books. The results of the study show that several natural compounds such as linalool, eugenol, citronellol, and others have antibacterial, antidepressant effects, and provide a sense of relaxation and comfort. From the perspective of the hadith, the use of perfume is a form of cleanliness, respect for others, and a reflection of noble morals. This study concludes that there is harmony between Islamic values and the scientific benefits of natural chemicals in perfume for physical and mental health.

This international community service was conducted at Songsreem Sasana Vitaya, Hatyai, Thailand which aims to provide training with the theme of Mindfullness to improve student creativity. The problem that often occurs is that to motivate student creativity there is no curriculum that specifically supports children's creativity. Moreover, students equivalent to high school prioritize emotional souls which are sometimes not accompanied by positive creativity. Age is one of the considerations, considering that high school age is an age that prioritizes spontaneity or what is desired. Sometimes ideals have not been described by them. The method of this activity is in the form of training on Mindfullness to support this creativity, the method is training that takes almost 3 hours, which is attended by around 75 students and 5 teachers and 1 principal. The results obtained in the form of descriptive qualitative by explaining and describing the conditions of participants who participated in this activity with pleasure and enthusiasm, considering that this is the first activity to be followed and carried out by higher education institutions from Indonesia. The end of this activity was closed with relaxation.

This international community service was conducted at Muslimeen Suksa School, Hatyai, Thailand. This PKM was conducted with the aim of providing training with the theme of Mindfullness to increase students' self-confidence. The problem that often occurs is that to motivate students' self-confidence, there is no specific curriculum that supports it. Moreover, students equivalent to high school prioritize emotional souls that are sometimes not accompanied by positive thinking, which has an impact on suboptimal self-confidence. Age is one of the considerations, considering that high school age is an age that prioritizes spontaneity or what is desired. Sometimes ideals have not been described by them. The method of this activity is in the form of training by distributing pretest and posttest answers to show participants' understanding before and after the material is given about Mindfullness, which is expected to increase students' self-confidence with the method being training that takes almost 3 hours, which is attended by around 75 students and 5 teachers and 1 principal. The results obtained in the form of descriptive qualitative by explaining and describing the conditions of participants who participated in this activity happily and enthusiastically, considering that this was the first activity to be followed and carried out by higher education institutions from Indonesia. The end of this activity is closed with relaxation

Background: The prevalence in the world according to WHO data (2020) is approximately 972 million people or 26.4% of the population with hypertension. The prevalence rate in Surakarta City, Jebres sub-district is 92,614 people, Mojosongo village is the first with a prevalence of hypertension incidence of 12,447 patients. The development of complementary medicine has a very rapid percentage increase. Globally, complementary therapy to reduce blood pressure has been widely practiced, for example, such as finger clasp therapy and deep breathing. Objective: Knowing the difference in blood pressure before and after the application of finger grip relaxation and deep breathing to lower blood pressure. Methods: Handling hypertension with finger grasping therapy is carried out on hypertensive patients with a research method carried out by means of before being given treatment / treatment, the variables are observed first (pretest) after which measurements are taken again after being given treatment (post test). Results: Handling hypertension with finger clasp therapy and deep breathing which is given once a day. This therapy is given for 1 day, the therapy is carried out for 30 minutes in one meeting. This therapy can reduce the patient's blood pressure. Conclusion: Finger grasping therapy and deep breathing can reduce high blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Hypertension is a condition where a person experiences an increase in blood pressure above normal which can lead to an increase in mordibity and mortality rates. One of the nonpharmacological therapies that has been widely proven to reduce blood pressure is Benson relaxation. The design of this scientific paper uses a case study design of one patient subject in the Medan Sunggal Health Center work area. Data collection instruments used sphygnomanometer, stethoscope and observation sheet. The implementation of the application of benson relaxation is done by checking blood pressure before and after doing benson relaxation therapy, therapy is done once a day for 7 days with a duration of 10 minutes. After the application of benson relaxation therapy on Mrs.A, it was found that there was a decrease in blood pressure in Mrs.A with systolic results of 150 mmHg to 140 mmHg and diastolic 90 mmHg to 85 mmHg Benson relaxation therapy performed for 7 days on Mrs.A had an effect on lowering blood pressure. With this it is found that blood pressure decreases and relieves pain.

Background: Final year students must complete a final assignment or thesis, on a topic in a particular field. Students experience a lot of stress and anxiety during the process of compiling their final assignment. The prevalence of anxiety disorders in adolescents in Central Java was recorded at 7.71%, up 4.7% from 2013 to 2018. To overcome anxiety can be done with pharmacology or non-pharmacology. Five-finger hypnosis is one type of relaxation therapy that can reduce anxiety and tension. Objective: To determine the effect of 5-finger hypnosis on reducing anxiety at Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta. Method: Using a pre-test-post-test design. Samples of two students who are working on their final assignment and experiencing moderate to severe anxiety levels. The HARS questionnaire was used to measure anxiety levels. Results: The level of anxiety before and after being given Five Finger Hypnosis was that Ms. R's anxiety changed from moderate to mild and Ms. M's anxiety changed from severe to moderate. Conclusion: There is an influence on the anxiety experienced by students who are completing their final assignments before and after being given Five (5) Finger Hypnosis at 'Aisyiyah University, Surakarta.