Case Study: Examining Academic Stress in Children: Insights from A Case Study
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Abstract
Introduction: Stress has become a fundamental component of students' academic experiences, influenced by many internal and external demands. Ayurvedic literature identifies chinta (stress) and atichintan (over-thinking) as the causes of Rasavaha Srotodushti, leading to various diseases.
Objective: A female student, aged about 19, came to our college exhibiting symptoms of sleep deprivation, memory loss, and dysphoria. The student had under treatment with Shirodhara and Nasya. Outcomes were assessed utilizing stress biomarkers and the POMS score.
Methods: The POMS Score and stress biomarkers shown considerable improvement after the completion of Shirodhara and nasya, employed in this context due to their features and mechanisms of action, which influence both Vatadosha and stress.
Results: No negative effects were observed during or after her treatment.
Conclusion: The assessment of the POMS Score on the 7th and 14th days of Shirodhara and nasya markedly facilitated the process. It markedly enhanced the positive domain of the POMS score and substantially reduced the negative domain score.