Program Edukasi Kesehatan Mental Bagi Mahasiswa Generasi Z FISIP Undana Untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Dan Deteksi Dini

Aelsthri Ndandara; Hildigardis M. I. Nahak; Jim Kolianan; Jeni M. Ataupah; Helga M. E. Gero; Jacklin S. Manafe

doi:10.25077/bina.v8i3.773

Authors

Aelsthri Ndandara Program Studi Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
Hildigardis M. I. Nahak Program Studi Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
Jim Kolianan Universitas Nusa Cendana
Jeni M. Ataupah Program Studi Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
Helga M. E. Gero Program Studi Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
Jacklin S. Manafe Program Studi Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/bina.v8i3.773

Keywords:

Mental Health, University Students, Generation Z, Community Service

Abstract

Mental health disorders among Generation Z students are increasing significantly due to intense academic and social pressures, leading to stress, anxiety, and social isolation. This phenomenon is exacerbated by low mental health literacy and high social stigma, which hinder students from seeking professional help. This community service program aimed to improve the literacy, awareness, and early detection skills for mental health issues among students at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Nusa Cendana University (Undana), through a participatory-educational approach. This program utilized an experiential learning method involving 120 FISIP Undana students. The intervention consisted of a series of sessions including presentations, demonstrations of relaxation techniques, interactive discussions, and the introduction of the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-29) as an early detection tool. The program's effectiveness was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to measure changes in participants' understanding and readiness. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in understanding across all measured aspects. On average, participant understanding improved by 43–47% across five key indicators, which included knowledge of mental disorder symptoms, stress management skills, and readiness to implement mental health strategies. The highest improvements were recorded in readiness to implement mental health strategies (47%) and stress management skills (45%). Based on these findings, the educational program was proven effective in enhancing students' awareness and preparedness to maintain their mental health. This success not only signifies improved literacy but also fosters a more empathetic, stigma-free campus culture, reinforcing the importance of institutional support for students' psychological well-being

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Akbar, Z., & Aisyawati, M. S. (2021). Coping Strategy, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among University Students in Jakarta, Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.694122

Fadilah, N. A., Habibie, H., Kristina, S. A., Perwitasari, D. A., Fitria, N., Rusli, R., Syahruddin, Muh., & Arifin, B. (2024). Analysis of the mental health of pharmacy students at A number of public and private universities in Indonesia. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 16, 100500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100500

Habib, M. A. R. B., Zakaria, N. S. Z., Md Joni, A. A., Wan Othman, W. N. W. O., & Adenan, F. (2022). Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Stigma with the Need and Willingness to Receive Counseling Services among Public University Students in Sarawak. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v12-i1/10920

Handoyo, N. E. (2024, Desember). The Bridge Between Us – Buku Saku Mahasiswa Profil Dan Layanan Kesehatan Mental Universitas Nusa Cendana. LP2M UNDANA. https://lp2m.undana.ac.id/2024/the-bridge-between-us-buku-saku-mahasiswa-profil-dan-layanan-kesehatan-mental-universitas-nusa-cendana/

Hartini, N., Fardana, N. A., Ariana, A. D., & Wardana, N. D. (2018). Stigma toward people with mental health problems in Indonesia. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Volume 11, 535–541. https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s175251

Hinduja, S., Afrin, M., Mistry, S., & Krishna, A. (2022). Machine learning-based proactive social-sensor service for mental health monitoring using twitter data. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 2(2), 100113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjimei.2022.100113

Ismaningsih, I., Iballa, B. D. M., Darmadi, D., & Juariah, S. (2024). Edukasi Dan Pemberian Program Fisioterapi Senam Lansia Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Di Posyandu Lansia Sehati Kelurahan Sidomulyo Kota Pekanbaru. Buletin Ilmiah Nagari Membangun, 7(2), 157–166. https://doi.org/10.25077/bina.v7i2.595

Juliani, & Pranata, R. (2024). Tingkat Depresi Mahasiswa pada Usia Remaja. Jurnal Dunia Pendidikan, 4(4), 1427–1440.

Keefe, K. M., Hammersley, J., Sizemore, S., Bainter, G., & Najdek, R. (2022). Presenting Symptoms and Psychological Treatment Outcomes among First-Generation and Non-First-Generation College Students. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 36(2), 135–148. https://doi.org/10.1080/87568225.2020.1791775

Kendek, F. I., Siahay, A. Z. D., & Rofingatun, S. (2023). Pengaruh Faktor Financial Dan Non Financial Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah Pada Kabupaten/Kota Di Provinsi Papua. Keuda (Jurnal Kajian Ekonomi Dan Keuangan Daerah), 8(1). https://doi.org/10.52062/keuda.v8i1.2499

Komariah, M., Eriyani, T., Rahayuwati, L., Agustina, H. R., Nurhakim, F., Somantri, I., Qadous, S. G., Janmanee, A., & Gartika, N. (2025). Quality of Life, Self-Esteem, and Stress among First-Semester Student Nurses in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study. SAGE Open Nursing, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608251317805

Noel, J. K., Lakhan, H. A., Sammartino, C. J., & Rosenthal, S. R. (2023). Depressive and anxiety symptoms in first generation college students. Journal of American College Health, 71(6), 1906–1915. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1950727

Oh, H. J., Kim, J., Chang, J. J. C., Park, N., & Lee, S. (2023). Social benefits of living in the metaverse: The relationships among social presence, supportive interaction, social self-efficacy, and feelings of loneliness. Computers in Human Behavior, 139, 107498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107498

Prastiti, T., Kumala, F., & D.M.A., N. C. (n.d.). Komunikasi Terapeutik Dalam Telemedicine Halodoc Pada Penanganan Masalah Kesehatan Mental Di Kalangan Gen Z Di Surabaya. Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4(2), 7415–7428. https://doi.org/ttps://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v4i2.10170

Putra, D. Ek., Nelwati, N., & Fernandes, F. (2023). Hubungan Depresi, Stres Akademik dan Regulasi Emosi dengan Ide Bunuh Diri pada Mahasiswa. Jurnal Keperawatan Jiwa, 11(3), 689. https://doi.org/10.26714/jkj.11.3.2023.689-706

Sarah Josephine Natalia & I Gusti Ayu Diah Fridari. (2022). The Role of Collectivist Culture and Mental Health Literacy in Mental Illness Stigma Among University Students in Indonesia. Journal of Psychology Research, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5542/2022.04.002

Syafrawati, S., Siswati, S., & Afritika, A. (2025). Pemberdayaan Siswa Sekolah Dasar Dalam Pencegahan Bullying Melalui Edukasi Dan Media Promosi Kesehatan Di Sdn 11 Kurao Pagang Kota Padang. Buletin Ilmiah Nagari Membangun, 8(2), 194–202. https://doi.org/10.25077/bina.v8i2.664