Perceptions of Mental Health Challenges and Needs of Indonesian Adolescents: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.
Desy Indra Yani, Joelle Yan Xin Chua, John Chee Meng Wong and 3 others
PMID 39835345WHAT IT FOUND
Indonesian adolescents described emotional turmoil, bullying, academic pressure and family conflict, and wanted school mental health programmes with face-to-face local experts, peer support and parent involvement.
Key findings
01Adolescents described emotional turmoil, including difficulty controlling emotions, anger outbursts, low moods and family conflict.
02Some adolescents described severe distress, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm without intent to die, while others reported healthy coping mechanisms.
03Adolescents wanted school mental health programmes led by specialised mental health professionals and wanted parents involved.
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What it does not show
Participants came only from city-based public schools in West Java, so findings may not apply to rural adolescents or private schools. Only adolescents were interviewed, not parents or school educators. Participants were not screened for existing mental health conditions, and those with certain impairments or medical conditions were excluded. The sample was purposive and not intended to represent all Indonesian adolescents.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest. The Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency of the Republic of Indonesia funded the work.
The easy way to misread this
Do not read this as proof that school-based programmes improve adolescent mental health. It reports perceptions from a small purposive sample, not outcomes.