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Social skills are one of the important aspects for students' social life, especially in building healthy interpersonal relationships, and adapting to their school environment. However, some students experience difficulties in socializing both with peers and their school environment, which will have an impact on the lack of confidence in students and face social anxiety. Research was conducted to identify the effectiveness of group counseling in improving students' social skills. This research uses a literature review method using journals from the last 5 years. The result of this study is that group counseling is an effective intervention in improving students' social skills.    

This study aims to analyze Islamic-based managerial strategies in improving employee welfare in madrasahs that implement remote working systems. In the context of virtual work, emerging challenges include increased burnout risk and decreased employee engagement. Therefore, this study proposes the application of Islamic Work Ethics (IWE) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Islam as approaches to address these issues. The research method used is descriptive with a literature review approach, analyzing relevant theories and the application of Islamic principles in employee welfare management in madrasah environments. The findings indicate that integrating Islamic values into employee welfare management can reduce burnout and enhance employee engagement. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of madrasahs adopting Islamic-based managerial models, which consider not only material welfare but also the spiritual and social well-being of employees, to create a healthy and productive work environment.

Clean and Healthy Living behavior in schools is a set of behaviors that are practiced in the school environment, so that it is independently able to prevent disease, improve health, and play an active role in creating a healthy environment . Health education is clean and healthy living behavior using audio-visual and demonstration methods. This study aims to determine the effect of health education using audio visual and demonstration methods on the skills of clean and healthy behavior in elementary school students 5 besuki. This research method uses quasi experimental approach with two-group pre test and post test design. The population of all students aged 6-12 SDN 5 besuki as many as 95 students SDN 5 besuki, sampling techniques used purposive sampling with a sample of 77 respondents. The instruments used are PHBS, SOP, and module videos. The Data obtained from the study were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test and mann whitney Test. The results showed that the health education group using audio visual pre-test method amounted to 88.5 post-test 30.8 in the health education group using pre-test demonstration method amounted to 89.6 post-test 31.2. Wilcoxon test results in obtaining a p-value of 0.000 in the audio-visual and demonstration groups. Mann-whitneyy test results in getting the difference score from the difference between the two groups in getting the value of p-value 0.129 with an average value in the Audio-visual group of 35.42 and 42.49 demonstration group. It is expected that respondents who have not behaved in a clean and healthy life can apply health education using effective demonstration methods because the demonstration method is practiced directly by researchers and respondents so that it can be done independently.

A healthy latrine is one of the essential sanitation facilities aimed at maintaining environmental health and improving public health in general. This research was conducted because the use of healthy latrines in Webetun Village remains low, where defecating in the forest has become a common practice among the community. This habit triggers the emergence of diseases such as diarrhea, malnutrition, undernutrition, dengue fever, and respiratory infections. This study aims to examine the behavior of latrine use in households in Webetun Village, Rinhat Subdistrict, Malaka Regency. This research uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study involved 66 housewives who owned healthy latrines, selected through simple random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test. The results showed that variables such as latrine ownership (p=0.000) and water availability (p=0.000) were significantly associated with latrine use, while knowledge (p=0.681), attitude (p=0.588), actions (p=0.007), community leader support (p=0.081), and health worker support (p=0.069) were not significantly associated with latrine use. The findings revealed that water availability significantly influences latrine use. The availability of water facilitates family members in utilizing latrine facilities for activities such as flushing and maintaining cleanliness. Water availability also contributes to user comfort in maintaining latrine hygiene. Conversely, water scarcity hinders optimal latrine use by family members, potentially reducing utilization levels. The study findings also identified a correlation between latrine ownership and its use. Families are considered critical factors in shaping individual health behavior. The relationship between proper latrine ownership and usage behavior can be seen through the role of education in increasing awareness levels for adopting a healthy and clean lifestyle. 

Multicultural education is an important approach in a diverse society like Indonesia, with the aim of developing human potential as a whole while respecting diversity. This education emphasizes the recognition and appreciation of cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic differences, and also develops an attitude of tolerance and empathy for individuals from diverse backgrounds. This study aims to determine the implementation of multicultural education in the Pancasila Education subject at SMP NEGERI 7 Medan. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study consisted of Pancasila education teachers and students at SMP NEGERI 7 Medan. The location of the study was chosen at SMP NEGERI 7 Medan because this school has implemented multicultural education that combines diversity in school life. SMP Negeri 7 Medan illustrates the abundant diversity of students, especially in the field of religion, with students from various beliefs studying together, as well as various social and cultural backgrounds. The school holds a weekly structured literacy program, which is linked to the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) to develop literacy skills and reinforce Pancasila values. Religious activities are held every Friday to strengthen students' religious and ethical values, while "Thursday Expression" acts as a place to celebrate Indonesia's cultural diversity. Healthy exercise for Indonesian children also reflects the Pancasila student profile and culturally diverse education. The realization of the Pancasila project has brought significant positive impacts, such as increasing tolerance, strengthening students' character, developing social skills, and creating an inclusive learning environment.

Mental health disorders, particularly depression, are becoming an increasing concern among university students. This study aims to analyze the comparative levels of depression among students from the 2022 and 2024 cohorts in the Biology Department at Universitas Negeri Medan. The research employs a mixed-method approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 51 active students. The results indicate that students from the 2022 cohort exhibit higher levels of depression compared to those from the 2024 cohort, due to academic pressure, social factors, and lifestyle habits. These findings highlight the importance of preventive strategies and interventions to mitigate depression risks, such as stress management, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, and strengthening social support in academic environments. Therefore, educational institutions must prioritize student mental health to foster a more conducive learning environment.

Drug abuse in today's young generation is one of the serious problems that has a very negative and very bad effect on the physical, social and future health of today's young generation. The purpose of the activity of socialization of the dangers of drug abuse for the young generation in Lumban Gurning Village is so that the young generation in Lumban Gurning Village can increase awareness and knowledge, and prevent drug abuse, and can build a healthy young generation and create a healthy environment. Drug abuse is one of the very serious problems in Indonesia, especially in the young generation. The method used in this socialization is the lecture and discussion method. In this socialization activity, the level of knowledge of people about drugs and the dangers of drugs has been quite good, but in their efforts to understand the prevention of drug abuse is still not good. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out socialization by trying to inform it maximally, especially in terms of strengthening topics and news about more effective ways of preventing the dangers of drugs, by carrying out socialization about drug abuse, it can help the people of Lumban Gurning Village to be more careful and understand more about what drugs really are. By understanding what drugs are, the community in Lumban Gurning village can prevent and overcome drug abuse.

Lack of parental supervision due to busyness in the agricultural sector and other jobs is one of the main factors in the increase in juvenile delinquency in Patane II Village and SMA N 1 Parmaksian. The lack of supervision and guidance makes children and adolescents more vulnerable to negative behavior. KPPM students took the initiative to carry out activities with children and socialize about juvenile delinquency, both at school and in the village environment, in order to increase awareness and provide education to adolescents about the negative impacts of deviant behavior. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors causing juvenile delinquency in Patane II Village and also propose solutions to overcome the problem. This study used a qualitative descriptive method by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation to understand the types of juvenile delinquency, the factors causing it, and efforts to overcome it through activities and socialization. Based on the results of the study, the activities and socialization can help children understand and increase their concern for their living environment in Patane II Village and SMA N 1 Parmaksian and encourage them to take positive actions. Therefore, handling juvenile delinquency requires comprehensive planning that involves the community, school, and family to create an environment that supports healthy adolescent development.

Background: For women, menarche is the first menstruation, which is a sign of puberty (maturity) for healthy adolescents. Menarche occurs at the age of 8 to 12 years. It is very important to prepare adolescents mentally and psychologically from the beginning of menarche so that they have a positive response to menarche. Aspects of menarche readiness are divided into 3, namely aspects of understanding, aspects of appreciation, and aspects of willingness. Factors that influence menarche readiness include internal factors, namely attitude and age, while external factors are sources of information, maternal social support and social environment. Unpreparedness to face menarche has an impact on personal hygiene during menstruation and anxiety. Objective: To determine the effect of menstruation education using animated video media and leaflets on menarche readiness in children aged 9-12 years at SDN Bojong 2 Cianjur. Method: This study used a true experimental design research design, with a pretest-posttest with control group design. The sampling technique used total sampling with a sample size of 94 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, then the data was processed and analyzed using SPSS computer software. Statistical test using Wilcoxon test. Results: In the intervention group between the pretest and posttest values ​​obtained a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), while in the control group between the pretest and posttest values ​​obtained a p-value of 0.084 (> 0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group after being given menstruation education. So there is an effect of menstruation education using animated video media and leaflets on menarche readiness in children aged 9-12 years at SDN Bojong 2 Cianjur.

Promiscuity among teenagers is an increasingly worrying issue, especially in high school environments. This service aims to provide education and outreach regarding the dangers of promiscuity to students at SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan. This activity was carried out through a seminar involving 30 students as representatives from each class and teachers. This seminar presented speakers from STAIN Madina lecturers who discussed the negative impacts of promiscuity and solutions to prevent it. The results of this seminar show an increase in students' understanding of the dangers of promiscuity and their awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy relationships. Therefore, collaboration is needed between schools, teachers and parents in providing guidance to students.

Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) is one of the important pillars in efforts to prevent disease and improve public health. In the pesantren environment, especially among female santri, knowledge and application of PHBS are very crucial to prevent the onset of various diseases, both infectious and non-communicable. To increase public knowledge, health education is needed with the right media so that it is easily understood so that it affects changes in knowledge and attitudes.  The purpose of this community service activity is to increase santriwati's understanding of the importance of implementing PHBS in the surrounding environment. The service is carried out from preparation to evaluation. The methods used in the service are health education lecture methods, direct application in the field as well as brainstroming, and interactive question and answer. This service activity involved 80 female students at Ponpes Aisyah Sumbawa. PHBS counseling activities went smoothly, all students enthusiastically participated in this PKM activity. Based on the results of observations, this PKM activity was able to increase students' awareness and knowledge in order to practice Clean and Healthy Living behavior.

Environmental health is a science that studies the dynamics of interactive relationships between population groups or communities and all kinds of changes in environmental components such as various species of life, materials, substances, or forces around humans, which pose a threat, or have the potential to disrupt public health, and how to find preventive measures. The purpose of community service activities is to implement environmental health for the community so that the community can live clean and healthy in households/families, namely; family members' health improves and they are not easily sick, family members' productivity increases, and children grow up healthy and intelligent. The results of the community service activities entitled Environmental Health Counseling at Antang Village, Ujung Bori Makassar Posyandu have been carried out smoothly. The community's response was very good and they hoped that this community service activity could be carried out routinely.

Household environmental problems such as poor waste management, the practice of burning waste, and limited use of home yards remain major challenges in creating clean and healthy residential areas. Dasawisma, as the smallest unit within the PKK structure, holds a strategic role in fostering environmental awareness and pro-environmental behavior at the family level. This Community Service Program (PkM) aims to build an environmentally caring community through strengthening the role of Dasawisma, improving members' knowledge, and encouraging new habits in household environmental management. The method used a participatory approach consisting of problem identification, interactive counseling sessions, hands-on practice in waste management and yard utilization, and field mentoring. The results indicate an increase in members' understanding of environmental issues, behavioral changes in sorting organic and inorganic waste, simple composting practices, and the cultivation of plants in home yards. In addition, collective awareness and the emergence of local leaders helped sustain the environmental movement within the community. This program demonstrates that strengthening Dasawisma is an effective family-based empowerment strategy to support social transformation toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.

Training Posyandu cadres is one of the strategic steps in increasing the capacity of human resources at the community level to support public health programmes. Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) is one of the efforts that can be done in increasing awareness of clean living and maintaining the health of the community. Hand sanitizer is only used as an alternative when there is no water or soap when travelling or doing activities outside the home. This article aims to improve the understanding of adolescents and posyandu cadres about phbs and hand sanitizer as a substitute for hand washing for disease prevention. The results of the activity showed that counselling on sanitation and environmental hygiene and the provision of hand sanitisers had a positive impact on increasing public awareness, especially posyandu cadres and adolescents in preventing the spread of diseases.

Ergonomics is a final result that ergonomics itself wants to achieve. Ergonomics is defined as an effort in the form of science, technology, and art to harmonize equipment, machines, work, systems, organizations and the environment with human abilities, expertise, and limitations so that a healthy, safe, comfortable, efficient and productive condition and environment is achieved, through optimal and maximum functional utilization of the human body (Manuaba, 2000). Home is a basic need for every human being, this is in accordance with the concept of basic human needs, namely clothing, food and shelter. Kitchens built in simple houses generally only meet the requirements for having a kitchen. Even the height of the kitchen work table and the height of the cupboard for equipment vary according to the taste of the carpenter or bricklayer. Thus, safe, comfortable, healthy and efficient working conditions can be achieved. In the case of incompatibility of work tools with body ergonomics, it can be overcome with appropriate technology. Most importantly, from the beginning of kitchen planning, ergonomics must be included so that the working environment and conditions can be made effective and efficient for its users.  

Islamic boarding schools are a place to gain knowledge, not only religious and formal knowledge but also the students are taught various things, one example is learning to be aware of maintaining cleanliness. The background to this research is the results of observations that show that the girls' dormitory environment is less clean, resulting in health problems such as skin diseases and poor personal hygiene among students. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the behavioral operant conditioning approach in forming clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) in students at the Nashrus Sunnah Islamic Boarding School in Banjarejo Village, Madiun City. This research uses a qualitative method with a naturalistic approach, involving observation, interviews and documentation as data collection techniques, and data analysis is carried out inductively with triangulation of data sources for validity. The research results show that through the operant conditioning approach implemented by the health task force and academics, students show an increase in clean and healthy living behavior. Habits such as throwing rubbish in its place, maintaining personal hygiene, and cleaning the dormitory environment have become new habits that are implemented in a disciplined manner. This approach is also followed by giving rewards and punishments as a form of reinforcement to maintain the consistency of the new habit. In conclusion, the behavioral operant conditioning approach is effective in increasing PHBS in Islamic boarding school environments, showing significant changes in the behavior and motivation of students in maintaining cleanliness and health.

This community service project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about health among the elderly through the GERKASA-LASAKIT program (Movement for Healthy and Disease-Aware Seniors) in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang Regency. This initiative is driven by the high prevalence of degenerative diseases and the lack of accurate information regarding the prevention and management of these diseases among seniors. Through comprehensive health education, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and gaining a better understanding of common illnesses they may face. The methods used in this project include health education sessions, practical training on early disease detection, and physical activities tailored to the physical condition of the elderly. Health education is provided by medical professionals and public health experts. Additionally, individual consultation sessions are held to offer more personalized care for each participant. The results of this activity show an increase in health knowledge and awareness among the elderly, as evidenced by high participation and enthusiasm in each session. Seniors involved in this program have also begun adopting healthier lifestyles, such as engaging in regular light exercise and having routine health check-ups. This project has successfully built a support network among the elderly, their families, and the local community, creating a more caring and health-conscious environment. Thus, the GERKASA-LASAKIT program makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the elderly in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village. The sustainability of this program is expected to serve as a model for other villages in efforts to enhance the welfare and health of the elderly at the local level

Healthy food is food that when we consume it will be able to meet nutritional needs in accordance with health standards to increase intelligence and rich healthy life (Dilla Ratih et al., 2022). Fulfillment of nutrition for early childhood is also one of the things that is important for child development. The purpose of this journal article is to analyze the effectiveness of the play therapy approach in increasing early childhood understanding of healthy food at Wadi Fatimah Kindergarten. The method used is participatory education-based socialization, which involves visual media, educational games, and hands-on demonstrations to increase children's involvement in learning. Evaluation results showed a significant increase in children's understanding of healthy food after participating in this activity. Children who previously lacked understanding of the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods began to be able to identify nutritious foods well. Educational games such as “Teman Sehat (Guess Healthy Food)” proved to be effective in attracting children's attention and improving their memory of healthy food concepts. However, there are challenges in consistently implementing healthy eating habits, especially due to influences from outside the school environment. Therefore, active involvement from parents and teachers is needed to maintain healthy eating habits in daily life.

This community service project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about health among the elderly through the GERKASA-LASAKIT program (Movement for Healthy and Disease-Aware Seniors) in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village, Deli Serdang Regency. This initiative is driven by the high prevalence of degenerative diseases and the lack of accurate information regarding the prevention and management of these diseases among seniors. Through comprehensive health education, it is hoped that the elderly can improve their quality of life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and gaining a better understanding of common illnesses they may face. The methods used in this project include health education sessions, practical training on early disease detection, and physical activities tailored to the physical condition of the elderly. Health education is provided by medical professionals and public health experts. Additionally, individual consultation sessions are held to offer more personalized care for each participant. The results of this activity show an increase in health knowledge and awareness among the elderly, as evidenced by high participation and enthusiasm in each session. Seniors involved in this program have also begun adopting healthier lifestyles, such as engaging in regular light exercise and having routine health check-ups. This project has successfully built a support network among the elderly, their families, and the local community, creating a more caring and health-conscious environment. Thus, the GERKASA-LASAKIT program makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the elderly in Dusun 1, Tanjung Anom Village. The sustainability of this program is expected to serve as a model for other villages in efforts to enhance the welfare and health of the elderly at the local level.

Smoking can cause socio-economic problems, health issues, and even death. The activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of UKS mentor teachers about the importance of smoke-free areas (KTR) and smoking cessation efforts in schools, as well as follow-up on the implementation of KTR in schools with the Public Health Center. The intervention was carried out through a one-day training with lecture and question-and-answer discussion methods. The target of this activity was UKS mentor teachers at the junior high school level and PTM officers from the Public Health Center as many as 32 participants. The results of the activity: 1. Increased knowledge and awareness of teachers about the negative impacts of smoking on health, as well as creating a smoke-free environment in schools. 2. Changes in attitudes and behavior with a commitment from teachers not to smoke and strengthening the smoke-free policy program. 3. Increased student involvement in peer support programs for anti-smoking campaigns in the school environment. 4. Establishing cooperation between schools, parents, communities, and health agencies to create an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle. 5. The existence of a monitoring and evaluation system for student development in avoiding smoking and the impact of the UBM program in the school environment. 6. Improved health and quality of life by reducing the number of students and teachers who smoke, thereby creating a healthier and more conducive school environment for learning. These impacts are expected to contribute to efforts to improve health and well-being in the school environment and build a healthy living culture among students and staff.