Abdimas Umtas : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2024): ABDIMAS UMTAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Increasing Productivity by Empowering Individuals with Mental Illnesses

Warih Andan Puspitosari (Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Tesaviani Kusumawastiwi (Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Hilmi Habibi (Student of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Oct 2024

Abstract

Mental illnesses are the primary cause of lost productivity. People with mental problems have a deterioration in practically all functions as a result of their symptoms, which lowers productivity. Medication by itself won't bring productivity back; initiatives to empower and support people are also required. The activity's goal is to help those who suffer from mental illnesses become more productive. Forming support groups and providing business mentoring are two aspects of the activity approach known as mentoring. Thirteen participants suffered from mental illnesses. Activities for the support group take place across two sessions. Participants receive business capital in the form of hens, cooking supplies, and necessities for a basic food stall based on their ability. team that provides mental health services to the community. The effectiveness of the mentoring activity is assessed by measuring productivity both before and after the engagement. The rise in constructive activities that individuals engage in is used to measure productivity. After helping those with mental health issues and their families in Argodadi Village, Sedayu sub-district, Bantul district, DI Yogyakarta, community service was implemented, and the end result was that all participants actively participated in mentoring activities. The productivity of individuals with mental illnesses is increased when they receive mentoring for themselves and their family. The activity results in research studies published in national journals, media publications, video programs, and dementia modules. The activity results in research studies published in national journals, media outlets, program videos, and the Dementia Module.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ABDIMAS

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Subject

Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Arts Education Social Sciences

Description

ABDIMAS UMTAS (E-ISSN: 2614-8544) is a journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service, Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya. The ABDIMAS UMTAS Journal accommodates the publication of the results of Community Service activities carried out by Lecturers as a form of ...