Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Perceived Stress among Caregivers of Psychiatric Patient

Perceived stress among Care giver of Psychiatric Patients is then specific response of the body to any demand placed upon it, it is a mental and physical condition which affects an individual's productivity, effectiveness, personal health and quality of work. Generally seeking, most caregiver feel some sense of purpose and accomplishment about their work, which can be morally and self-satisfying. Handling and nursing care of psychiatric patients in today's society is very demanding and stressful. Events perceived as potential threats trigger the stress response; a series of physiological and psychological changes that occur when coping capacities are seriously challenged. Perceived stress is of growing concern as it leads to psychological and physical problems for the caregiver. Researchers have argued that Perceived stress either as a result of its detrimental effects on the health of the individual or directly, led to low productivity, high absenteeism, tiredness, low enthusiasm for work, low creativity, and high dissatisfaction with work. This research study follows the descriptive method of research.