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Afendy, Popy Mayasari
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Mental health literacy in adolescents: A systematic literature review Afendy, Popy Mayasari; Ahman, Ahman; Setiawati, Setiawati; Nadhirah, Nadia Aulia
ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/progcouns.v5i2.74084

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Adolescent mental health literacy (MHL) plays a critical role in equipping young individuals to make informed health decisions and seek appropriate care. This study aimed to explore the level of adolescent MHL worldwide, its influencing factors, and effective strategies to improve it through a systematic review of 10 selected studies published between 2000 and 2024. Using PRISMA guidelines, relevant articles were identified from databases including Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Key findings indicated significant variability in MHL among adolescents globally, influenced by factors such as education, culture, and access to information. While adolescents were generally better at recognizing common conditions like depression, less than 50% could identify it accurately. Gender disparities were observed, with females more likely to recommend professional help. Effective interventions, such as school-based programs, showed promise in enhancing MHL, particularly in improving knowledge and reducing stigma. Instruments such as the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire and The Friend in Need Questionnaire were commonly used for assessment, although reliance on self-reported data highlights the need for more objective tools. The findings underscored the importance of comprehensive health education programs in schools, covering topics such as mental health, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles, to bridge knowledge gaps and foster help-seeking behaviors. This study concluded that addressing disparities in adolescent MHL through tailored, multi-sectoral approaches, including education, community engagement, and policy reforms, was essential to empower adolescents globally and improve public mental health outcomes.
Development and rasch validation of the student mental health scale among Indonesian university students Yusuf, Syamsu; Budiman, Nandang; Saripah, Ipah; Afendy, Popy Mayasari; Gofur, Ridwan; Hamidah, Nur'aini Hasna
ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/progcouns.v6i1.79287

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Mental health among university students is a critical issue that affects academic performance, quality of life, and overall well-being. This study aims to develop and validate the Student Mental Health Scale (SMHS), a culturally contextualized instrument designed to assess mental health status among Indonesian university students. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from students across nine faculties at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The Rasch Model was employed for data analysis, providing precise and objective insights into mental health distribution. Results indicated that 19.8% of students demonstrated healthy mental status, 59.5% experienced moderate mental health concerns, and 20.6% exhibited poor mental health. These findings suggest that approximately 80% of university students require mental health support, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive campus-based interventions. Key stressors include academic pressures, social dynamics, and financial burdens, with female students showing greater vulnerability. Effective interventions, such as peer support programs and resilience training, are therefore essential. This study underscores the importance of distinguishing between universal mental health instruments and culturally adapted tools, with the SMHS filling a critical gap by providing contextually appropriate assessments that international scales cannot adequately capture in Indonesian university settings. The findings hold significant implications for mental health interventions and institutional strategies in higher education.
School Based Mental Health Promotion and Literacy: A Thematic Review of Programs, Frameworks, and Implementation Challenges Afendy, Popy Mayasari; Eka Sakti Yudha; Syamsu Yusuf; Saripah, Ipah
ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Progcouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/progcouns.v6i2.93247

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Adolescent mental health has become an increasingly urgent global concern, with schools recognised as strategic settings for mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention. Over the past two decades, a wide range of school-based mental health initiatives have been developed, including mental health literacy programs, universal preventive interventions, teacher capacity-building, and whole-school approaches. However, existing evidence suggests that many initiatives remain fragmented and primarily focused on short-term outcomes. This article aims to synthesise international literature on school-based mental health initiatives in order to identify dominant trends, methodological limitations, and directions for sustainable development. A narrative thematic literature review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies published between 2004 and 2025 that examined mental health programs, frameworks, and assessment practices within school settings. The findings indicate that mental health literacy and universal preventive programs consistently improve students’ knowledge, attitudes, coping skills, and perceived readiness to seek help, while teacher-focused training enhances educators’ confidence and preparedness to support student mental health. Nevertheless, evidence of sustained behavioural change, system-level integration, and long-term effectiveness remains limited. In addition, considerable heterogeneity in assessment tools constrains comparability across studies and weakens cumulative evidence building. This review concludes that advancing sustainable school mental health systems requires integrated whole-school and multi-tiered approaches, strengthened teacher capacity embedded within supportive school structures, and the use of standardised, culturally adaptable assessment strategies.
Modernizing Mental Health: The Role, Ethics, and Competencies of Counseling in the Digital Age Maola, Syifa Nurul; Andela, Fitri; Salsabila, Rifa Alifah; Syairani, Nazwa Syifa; Rizqia, Annisa Dwi; Afendy, Popy Mayasari
Journal of Education and Counseling (JECO) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Ma'soem University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jeco.v6i1.1653

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This article critically re-examines the modernization of counselling in the digital age, arguing that technology is not merely an auxiliary tool but a disruptive force that threatens to redefine the foundations of therapeutic practice. Using a systematic literature review, 38 primary sources were analysed: 31 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 academic books, and 3 professional guidelines selected through PRISMA-based screening from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and ResearchGate (2008–2025). The findings indicate that tele-counselling, counselling applications, and AI-assisted interventions significantly expand access and offer flexible, data-driven mental health support. However, the evidence also reveals an ethical paradox: while digital platforms claim to democratise psychological services, they simultaneously increase vulnerability to privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and emotional disconnection. Particularly for adolescents, technology-mediated counselling correlates with emerging risks, including social media addiction, cyberbullying trauma, and digital isolation that paradoxically require the very counselling services the platforms aim to provide. These results challenge the assumption that technological innovation inherently improves counselling outcomes and suggest that the profession may be approaching a critical inflexion point: counsellors must develop digital competencies or risk being replaced by artificial systems incapable of empathy. The study concludes that technology can strengthen mental health services only if strict ethical safeguards, digital literacy, and a reaffirmation of the therapeutic alliance as the non-negotiable core of counselling guide its integration.
Co-Authors Ahman Ahman, Ahman Andela, Fitri Eka Sakti Yudha Gofur, Ridwan Hamidah, Nur'aini Hasna Ipah Saripah, Ipah Maola, Syifa Nurul Nadia Aulia Nadhirah Nandang Budiman Rizqia, Annisa Dwi Salsabila, Rifa Alifah Setiawati Setiawati Syairani, Nazwa Syifa Syamsu Yusuf Syamsu Yusuf, Syamsu