Yani Desy Indra, Chua Joelle Yan Xin, Wong John Chee Meng, Pikkarainen Minna, Goh Yong Shian Shawn, Shorey Shefaly
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.
Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2025 Feb;34(1):e13505. doi: 10.1111/inm.13505.
Indonesian adolescents face an increased risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, largely due to insufficient mental health literacy and awareness. This lack of knowledge often leads to delayed recognition and treatment. To address this, the present descriptive qualitative study explores Indonesian adolescents' perceptions of mental health challenges and needs. Fourteen adolescents from two public schools in Indonesia were selected through purposive sampling based on their mental health literacy scores (either high or low). One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted in December 2023, and thematic analysis was used to uncover key patterns and themes. The study follows the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines. Three main themes emerged: (1) Transitioning to Adulthood: Journeys Through Emotional Turmoil and Societal Expectations, (2) Navigating Challenges: Diverse Adolescent Responses and (3) Breaking the Silence: Empowering Adolescents Through Comprehensive Mental Health Education and Support. This study found that adolescents faced specific challenges related to emotional regulation, body image and self-esteem, academic pressure and the influence of social media. In response to these difficulties, they employed various coping mechanisms, both adaptive and maladaptive. Despite the adversities, adolescents expressed a strong desire to learn how to better manage these challenges and pursue their future career goals. These findings highlight the importance of developing culturally appropriate mental health education and support programs for Indonesian adolescents. Future studies should include a more diverse sample of adolescents and incorporate perspectives from parents and educators to gain a more comprehensive understanding of adolescent mental health in Indonesia.
印度尼西亚青少年面临着患抑郁症和焦虑症等心理健康问题的风险增加，这主要是由于心理健康素养和意识不足。这种知识的缺乏往往导致识别和治疗的延迟。为了解决这个问题，本描述性定性研究探讨了印度尼西亚青少年对心理健康挑战和需求的看法。根据他们的心理健康素养得分（高或低），通过目的抽样从印度尼西亚两所公立学校中选取了14名青少年。2023年12月进行了一对一的半结构化访谈，并采用主题分析来揭示关键模式和主题。该研究遵循报告定性研究指南的统一标准。出现了三个主要主题：（1）向成年过渡：经历情绪动荡和社会期望的旅程，（2）应对挑战：青少年的不同反应，以及（3）打破沉默：通过全面的心理健康教育和支持赋予青少年权力。本研究发现，青少年面临与情绪调节、身体形象和自尊、学业压力以及社交媒体影响相关的特定挑战。针对这些困难，他们采用了各种应对机制，包括适应性和适应不良的机制。尽管面临逆境，青少年表达了强烈的愿望，即学习如何更好地应对这些挑战并追求他们未来的职业目标。这些发现凸显了为印度尼西亚青少年制定适合文化背景的心理健康教育和支持项目的重要性。未来的研究应纳入更多样化的青少年样本，并纳入家长和教育工作者的观点，以更全面地了解印度尼西亚青少年的心理健康状况。
