<![CDATA[Mental health is a critical dimension of human well-being gaining increasing global attention, particularly amid rising social conflicts in urban communities. In Jambi City, complex social dynamics—involving community fragmentation, economic pressures, and erosion of spiritual values—create significant psychological burdens. However, the potential of Quranic values as a protective resource for mental health remains empirically underexplored. This study aims to analyze factors causing social conflict that impact the mental health of Jambi City residents and examine the relevance of the Quranic perspective as an alternative framework. A mixed-method design with sequential explanatory approach was employed. Quantitative data were collected via standardized questionnaires (GHQ-12 and Islamic SCS-R) from 250 respondents through purposive sampling; qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 18 key informants. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression and inductive thematic analysis. A significant negative correlation was found between social conflict intensity and mental health scores (r = -0.583; p < 0.01). Conversely, regular worship practice and Quranic tadabbur correlated positively with inner peace (r = 0.672) and meaning-seeking dimensions (r = 0.714). Key social conflict factors include economic disparity, religious identity politicization, and weak social capital. Quranic values are statistically proven to contribute to community mental resilience, yet implementation is often hindered by dissonance between normative understanding and actual social practice. Limited access to spirituality-based counseling services and insufficient psychological competence among religious leaders further widen this gap. Integration of the Quranic-spiritual approach as a complement to conventional clinical interventions in community mental health programs is the primary recommendation.]]>
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