STUDI DESKRIPTIF KUALITATIF TENTANG PERSEPSI REMAJA TERHADAP KESEHATAN MENTAL DAN BANTUAN PSIKOLOGIS
Keywords:
Persepsi Remaja, Kesehatan Mental, Bantuan Psikologis, Studi KualitatifAbstract
ABSTRACT
This study aims to understand adolescents' perceptions of mental health and psychological help through a qualitative descriptive approach. Adolescence is a period that is vulnerable to various psychological stresses, so an understanding of mental health is essential to improve their well-being. Data collection methods were conducted through in-depth interviews with a number of adolescents aged 15-19 years old in a high school setting. Data analysis used thematic coding techniques to identify patterns of perceptions and attitudes towards mental health and psychological help services. The results showed that adolescents have a diverse understanding of mental health, with strong social stigma and ignorance regarding the function of psychological help. Academic and social pressures were the main factors affecting their mental state, while family support and social environment played an important role in shaping positive attitudes towards help-seeking. This study recommends the need for integrated mental health education programs in schools and stigma reduction campaigns involving families and communities to create a supportive environment for adolescent mental health. The findings can serve as a basis for developing more effective policies and interventions to support young people's mental health.
ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami persepsi remaja mengenai kesehatan mental dan bantuan psikologis melalui pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Masa remaja merupakan periode yang rentan terhadap berbagai tekanan psikologis, sehingga pemahaman tentang kesehatan mental sangat penting untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan sejumlah remaja berusia 15-19 tahun di lingkungan sekolah menengah atas. Analisis data menggunakan teknik coding tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola-pola persepsi dan sikap terhadap kesehatan mental serta layanan bantuan psikologis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa remaja memiliki pemahaman yang beragam mengenai kesehatan mental, dengan adanya stigma sosial yang masih kuat dan ketidaktahuan terkait fungsi bantuan psikologis. Tekanan akademik dan sosial menjadi faktor utama yang memengaruhi kondisi mental mereka, sementara dukungan keluarga dan lingkungan sosial memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk sikap positif terhadap pencarian bantuan. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perlunya program edukasi kesehatan mental yang terintegrasi di sekolah dan kampanye pengurangan stigma yang melibatkan keluarga serta masyarakat untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung kesehatan mental remaja. Temuan ini dapat menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan kebijakan dan intervensi yang lebih efektif dalam mendukung kesehatan mental generasi muda.
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