Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a global threat. Various factors such as social isolation, perception of disease severity and susceptibility, and frequent exposure to the news have been previously associated with increased levels of perceived stress regarding COVID-19. The choice of coping strategies plays a crucial role in mitigating these effects. Thus, this study aims to assess the perceived stress level and coping strategies among 19-24 age group students during COVID-19.

This commentary calls for integrated mental health interventions to address anxiety, perfectionism, and coping mechanisms among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and other healthcare programs. Healthcare programs, with their rigorous academic and clinical demands, often leave students facing significant psychological stress, which can impact their learning and future professional performance.

Earlier Am J Cardiol papers reported that a composite measure of marital quality predicted heart failure (HF) survival over follow-up intervals of 3 and 8 years after adjusting for baseline illness severity (NYHA class). 

In facing life adversity, the control technique exercised by religious believers appears to be different from those without religious belief, as that of the former is subject to the incorporation of religious doctrines. As such, this paper aimed to examine the religious coping of Buddhism with reference to Rothbaum’s perceived control model comprising primary and secondary control. Based on a review of religious teachings (Mahayana Buddhism), primary control is likely the dominant coping strategy.