Relaxation exercises slash stress in nursing students

This study tested whether progressive relaxation exercises (a technique of tensing and relaxing muscles) could help first-year nursing students feel less stressed, more resilient, and find more meaning in life before starting clinical practice. 80 students were split into two groups: one did eight relaxation sessions over four weeks, the other did not. The study measured stress, resilience, and life meaning using questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could improve students' mental well-being.