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The Importance of Education in Preventing Mental Disorders Among Adolescents: A Study at SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Yogyakarta Evi Ni'matuzzakiyah
Journal of Educational Innovation and Public Health Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari : Journal of Educational Innovation and Public Health
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/innovation.v3i1.3420

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Adolescent mental health is an important issue in the world. In Indonesia, the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents is still high, but awareness of prevention and treatment is relatively low. This research aims to analyze the influence of knowledge on behavior to prevent mental disorders in students at SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Yogyakarta. The research uses quantitative methods with a pre-test and post-test design without a control group (one group pre-test post-test design). Education is provided in the form of counseling, followed by measuring the level of knowledge and behavior before and after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS software. The results showed a significant increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test (significant value = 0.011). Effective education increases students' awareness and preventive behavior towards mental disorders. Therefore, mental health education programs need to be implemented on an ongoing basis to create a mentally and emotionally healthy generation.
Peer Support and Mental Health: A Study Among Adolescents Evi Ni'matuzzakiyah; Nazhif Masykur
Journal of Educational Innovation and Public Health Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Juli: Journal of Educational Innovation and Public Health
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/innovation.v4i3.9497

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Peer support is an important social factor that contributes to adolescents' psychological development. Insufficient peer support may increase the risk of mental health problems among adolescents. This study aimed to examine the correlation between peer support and adolescent mental health problems among students of SMP Negeri 1 Pandak, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A total of 67 students were recruited using an accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using a peer support questionnaire and an adolescent mental health problems questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Kendall's Tau correlation test. The results showed that the majority of respondents reported low peer support (56.7%) and very severe mental health problems (86.6%). Kendall's Tau analysis revealed a significant correlation between peer support and adolescent mental health problems (τ = -0.317; p = 0.004). The negative correlation coefficient indicates that higher levels of peer support were associated with lower levels of mental health problems among adolescents. These findings suggest that peer support plays an important protective role in maintaining adolescent mental health. Strengthening positive peer relationships may contribute to the prevention and reduction of mental health problems among adolescents.