https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JCFT MAT Journals Pvt. Ltd. en-US Journal of Counselling and Family Therapy 2582-1482 https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JCFT/article/view/701 <p><em>Social media has become an integral part of daily life, particularly among students. Nursing students frequently utilize social media for academic and communication purposes. While it offers advantages such as knowledge enhancement and connectivity, excessive use may negatively affect mental health. The study aimed to assess the impact of social media usage on mental health among B.Sc. nursing students. A quantitative descriptive design was adopted among 76 students. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed a high impact on knowledge (3.82±0.86), a moderate impact on relaxation (3.50±0.74), connectivity (3.43±1.04), and concentration (3.16±0.90), and a low impact on addiction (2.41±0.85). The study concludes that social media has both positive and negative effects and emphasizes balanced usage. In the modern educational environment, social media platforms are increasingly used for academic collaboration, communication, entertainment, and professional networking. Nursing students, in particular, rely on digital platforms to access educational videos, clinical demonstrations, online discussions, and health-related information. The increased accessibility of smartphones and internet services has made social media usage a regular part of students’ daily routines. Although these platforms support learning and peer interaction, excessive exposure may contribute to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and reduced concentration. Mental health among nursing students is a major concern because of demanding academic schedules and clinical responsibilities. Therefore, understanding the influence of social media on mental well-being is important for developing awareness regarding responsible digital behavior. The present study was conducted among B.Sc. nursing students to assess the impact of social media usage on different dimensions of mental health, including concentration, addiction, relaxation, knowledge, and connectivity. A quantitative descriptive research design was used with convenient sampling techniques. The results indicated that social media positively improved knowledge and connectivity while moderately affecting concentration and relaxation. Addiction levels remained comparatively low among the participants. The study highlights the need for balanced social media usage and suggests educational interventions that promote healthy digital habits among nursing students.</em></p> J. Kaviya Leelavathi Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Counselling and Family Therapy 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 8 16 https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JCFT/article/view/700 <p><em>Human responses to threat are regulated by integrated biological systems that support rapid adaptation and survival. This study examines the biological dynamics of the fight, flight, and freeze responses, focusing on neural, autonomic, and endocrine mechanisms. The paper reviews the roles of the amygdala in threat perception, the hypothalamus in activating physiological responses, and the prefrontal cortex in behavioural regulation. It further explains the involvement of the autonomic nervous system and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, highlighting the functions of adrenaline and cortisol in stress activation. A conceptual proportional model is presented to illustrate the distribution of fight, flight, and freeze responses in contemporary psychological contexts. The study also discusses the cognitive and emotional effects of prolonged stress, including its influence on attention, memory, and emotional regulation. Additionally, the role of neuroplasticity in modifying stress responses through psychological interventions is highlighted. The findings provide a structured understanding of stress-related behaviour and offer implications for counselling psychology and therapeutic practice.</em></p> Priscilla M. Dhanaraj Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Counselling and Family Therapy 2026-05-30 2026-05-30 1 7