Mental health is becoming an increasingly important issue in modern society. Recognizing this, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta in collaboration with Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University and the Health Assembly of the Regional Leadership of `Aisyiyah (PWA) DIY through its community service (Pengabmas) launched an innovative program: the establishment of a Mental Health Alert Branch.
This program was implemented through community service at the Tamantirto Tengah `Aisyiyah Branch (PRA), Kasihan, Bantul. The activity, which was held on Sunday (8/9), aims to equip mental health cadres with knowledge and skills in early detection of mental health problems in the community.
“Our main goal is to create a society that cares about mental health,” said Dr. dr. Siti Istianah, M.Sc., chairperson of Makes PWA Yogyakarta.
Istianah also added, “With trained cadres, it is hoped that we can prevent and overcome mental health problems early on.”
Why Tamantirto Tengah PRA?
The choice of PRA Tamantirto Tengah as the location for this program was based on several factors. First, this location is around the campus so the community is heterogeneous and has various backgrounds. Second, the high mobility of the population in this area can be a source of stress and trigger mental health problems.
Healthy Soul
In this training, the cadres were given material on various types of mental disorders, how to detect them early, and early treatment. In addition, they were also trained to provide psychological support to individuals experiencing mental health problems.
“This training is very useful for us,” said one of the participants. “We now understand more about the importance of mental health and how to help people who are struggling with this issue.”
Dr. Ns. Mamnuah, M. Kep. Sp. Kep. J. Lecturer at UNISA Yogyakarta said that with the successful implementation of this program, it is expected to become a model for other ‘Aisyiyah branches in Yogyakarta. In the future, the cadres who have been trained will play an active role in providing mental health education to the community, as well as referring cases that require further treatment to professionals.
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