Background: Pregnant women's fear and anxiety about COVID-19 are increasing which reducing the social performance and quality of life. Aim: explore the relation between psychological problems, fear and anxiety, with COVID-19 pandemic and the quality of life among pregnant women. Design: Descriptive research design. Setting: The study carried out in the antenatal out-patients clinic at Women' Health Hospital, Assiut University. Sample: Included 350 pregnant women. Tools: Four tools were used; Tool (1): Structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (2): Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Tool (3): COVID-19 Anxiety Scale (CAS) and Tool (4): Pregnant women's quality of life questionnaire. Results: 55.4% and 45.7% of mothers aged 25-30years and had secondary education respectively. 45.4% of them had low fear level of COVID 19. While, 26.9% of the pregnant women; were had high anxiety level. Conclusion: There were positive correlation between fear and anxiety about COVID 19 and pregnant women quality of life. There were statistical significance differences between pregnant women educational level, occupation, residence and gestational age with their quality of life. Recommendations: Further researches should be conducted to implement intervention program to alleviate the level of fear and anxiety about COVID-19 to improve pregnant women quality of life. Keywords: Fear, Anxiety, COVID-19, Quality of life, pregnant women

Abstract Background Schizophrenia is a serious neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder that places a considerable strain on the healthcare system on a national, regional, and global scale. This study’s objective was to measure the level of self-care among individuals with schizophrenia. In addition, to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of 3 month group therapy on self-care skills in this specific group of patients. The sample comprised 120 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, with 60 assigned to study group (receiving group therapy) and 60 to control group (without group therapy). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and The Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCAS) were administered to all subjects. The study group observed a substantial decrease in the mean score of positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and symptoms of general psychopathology from baseline assessment to follow-up assessment. Results During the follow-up assessment, the study group exhibited a reduction in the mean of PANNS subscales by more than half and increase more than double in total score of ESCAS compared to the baseline assessment. Consequently, only the study group achieved a 70% increase in self-care in follow-up assessment. Increased self-care was more likely in patients who participated in the program, as indicated by the regression model. Conclusions Individuals with schizophrenia who underwent group therapy exhibited a significant decrease in positive, negative symptoms, and symptoms of general psychopathology. In addition, the implementation of group therapy led to a noticeable improvement in self-care skills compared to those without group therapy. Keywords Schizophrenia, Self-care, Group therapy

Abstract:  Background: School students experience problems related to anger and low self- concept that negatively influence their academic and social development and have lasting effects on their well-being. Schools can play a pivotal role in promoting students’ mental health and their social, emotional, and behavioural development. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on anger and self-concept among preparatory school students. Design: A quasi-experimental design using non-equivalent group designs and preand post-tests were used. Setting: The study was carried out in Salah Salem Preparatory Joint School in Assiut. Sample: A stratified random sample consists of 60 preparatory students. The sample was partitioned into two groups, a study group and a control group (n = 20 students from each grade). Data collection tools: The student's personal data questionnaire, the Adolescent Anger Rating Scale (AARS), and the Beck Youth SelfConcept Inventory scale (BSCI-Y) were implemented. Results: The mean score of the anger scale obtained by the study group was significantly lower than that obtained by the control group in the post-test. Moreover, the mean score of the self-concept scale obtained by the study group was significantly higher than that obtained by the control group in the post-test. Conclusion: The study adds to the growing body of evidence pointing to the contribution of Mindfulness-based intervention efficacy in reducing anger and improve self -concept among preparatory school students. Recommendations:  Replication of the study is essential to strengthens confidence in the intervention's effectiveness and ensure generalizability. Empowering the school health nurse to take the lead in implementing the mindfulness program to enhance students' mental well-being is strongly recommended. Keywords: Anger, Mindfulness-Based Intervention, Self-Concept & School Students.