Efficacy of video-based relaxation technique to minimize stress in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

The uncertainty of the pandemic and rapid changes brought forth stressors for young adults as learning shifted to online mode most recreational activities required screen time. objective was evaluate effectiveness video-based diaphragmatic breathing relaxation technique in reduction stress levels amongst during COVID-19 pandemic. A quasi-experimental design with a sample size 30 undertook pre- post-tests subscale Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale 21-items (DASS-21), negative emotion questionnaire, hair cortisol concentration through enzyme-linked-immunosorbent assay technique. findings indicate that there majority items on DASS-21 revealed lower at significant level. In addition, post-intervention participants reported experience emotions. Therefore, indicating focused intervention effective lowering