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Educational Programs on Mental Health: Impact on Stigma Reduction in Schools Intim Cahyono; Jenie Palupi; Syiska Atik Maryanti
Research Psychologie, Orientation et Conseil Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/rpoc.v1i4.1391

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Mental health stigma is a major barrier to seeking help in schools, often resulting in negative attitudes, misconceptions, and social exclusion, which can worsen mental health and academic outcomes. Educational programs aimed at raising awareness have been suggested as interventions to reduce stigma, but limited evidence exists on their effectiveness. This study evaluates the impact of educational programs on reducing mental health stigma in schools. A quasi-experimental design was used, involving 300 high school students. The experimental group (150 students) participated in a series of workshops and discussions focused on increasing knowledge and empathy toward mental health issues, while the control group (150 students) received no intervention. Data were collected using the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) and the Social Distance Scale (SDS) and analyzed through paired sample t-tests and ANCOVA. Results showed a 40% increase in knowledge scores and a 35% decrease in social distance scores in the experimental group, indicating improved attitudes and reduced discriminatory behaviors compared to the control group. Qualitative feedback revealed increased empathy and willingness to support peers with mental health challenges. The study concludes that structured mental health education programs effectively reduce stigma in schools, fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment.  
Comparison of the Effectiveness Between Mindfulness Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety Disorders Intim Cahyono; Ridawati Sulaeman; Lathifah Hanum; Septin Maisharah karyono; Ahmad Shofi Mubarok
Journal of World Future Medicine, Health and Nursing Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/health.v2i2.756

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The growing complexity of anxiety disorders, a common mental health problem, significantly affects individuals' quality of life. In an effort to address this disorder, mindfulness therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) have become an increasing focus of research. However, the comparative effectiveness between these two therapeutic approaches is still a matter of debate in the scientific literature. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in overcoming anxiety disorders. The research method used was a systematic review of relevant empirical studies that have been conducted in this field. Data from these studies were comprehensively analyzed to evaluate the relative effectiveness of the two therapeutic approaches. The results showed that both mindfulness therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have significant benefits in reducing anxiety disorder symptoms. However, there are differences in the approach and focus of each therapy. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes on self-awareness of thoughts and feelings without judging them, while cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and harmful behaviors. In addition, some studies have shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy can provide faster results especially in addressing acute anxiety symptoms, while mindfulness therapy tends to be more effective in the long run. The conclusion of this study is that both mindfulness therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy can be effective options in treating anxiety disorders, depending on individual needs and preferences. The selection of the appropriate therapy should take into account individual characteristics, the severity of the anxiety disorder, and the treatment context. A combination or integration between the two types of therapy may also be a promising approach in improving treatment outcomes for individuals with anxiety disorders.