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Gender discrimination is a serious problem that is often experienced by adolescents in social and educational environments. Feminist counseling techniques are present as an alternative approach that emphasizes equality, empowerment, and validation of client experiences, especially women. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of applying feminist counseling techniques in helping adolescents face and overcome the impact of gender discrimination. The method used is a descriptive qualitative study with a case study approach on several adolescents and school counselors. The results showed that techniques such as self-disclosure, reframing, and self-empowerment were effective in increasing adolescents' self-confidence, critical awareness, and courage in voicing gender injustice. The main obstacles in implementing these techniques are the counselors' lack of understanding of feminist principles and limited counseling time in schools. Therefore, training and institutional support are needed to optimize this approach.

Penelitian ini menyoroti tingginya angka kematian akibat penyakit kardiovaskular di Indonesia, terutama karena henti jantung mendadak yang sering terjadi di luar rumah sakit dan minimnya pertolongan pertama yang tepat. Dengan melibatkan 30 siswa kelas X MA Sunan Pandanaran Yogyakarta sebagai sampel, penelitian pre-eksperimental ini menggunakan desain one group pretest-posttest untuk menilai pengaruh simulasi Bantuan Hidup Dasar (BHD) terhadap sikap kesiapsiagaan siswa. Setelah diberikan edukasi dan praktik simulasi BHD selama 30 menit, hasil menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan sikap kesiapsiagaan siswa dari kategori “cukup” menjadi “baik”, dengan uji Wilcoxon menghasilkan nilai p = 0,000 (p < 0,05). Simpulan penelitian ini adalah simulasi BHD efektif meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan siswa dalam menghadapi situasi darurat medis, sehingga disarankan agar metode ini diintegrasikan ke dalam kurikulum pendidikan kesehatan di sekolah menengah dan diperluas ke kelompok remaja di berbagai institusi pendidikan.

This community service aims to foster and develop an entrepreneurial spirit among teenagers in Sanrobone Village, Takalar, through the optimization of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) based on local potential. Teenagers are identified as strategic assets that need to be empowered for economic independence and job creation. The method of implementing this activity adopts a participatory and educational-practical approach, including the preparation stage, implementation of training and mentoring, and monitoring and evaluation. A total of 35 teenagers from Sanrobone Village were actively involved in a series of basic entrepreneurship training, identification of local business opportunities, technical production skills workshops, and simple digital marketing. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in teenagers' understanding of the concept of entrepreneurship from just selling to creating value. They succeeded in identifying 15 potential business ideas from local resources and 20 teenagers were able to produce product prototypes from these ideas. In addition, the initiative to form five micro-business groups initiated by teenagers is clear evidence of the growth of motivation and collaboration. In conclusion, this program is effective in laying a strong foundation for the development of a youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in Sanrobone Village, which is supported by the potential of natural resources and the enthusiasm of the participants. It is recommended that there be ongoing mentoring, facilitation of access to micro-capital, strengthening of networks, and integration of entrepreneurship curriculum in schools to ensure the sustainability and long-term impact of the program.

This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of bullying through a literature review approach that relies on various relevant sources of information. The method used in this research is a literature review, which involves gathering, evaluating, and analyzing literature related to bullying and its impact on adolescent self-esteem. The sources used include scholarly articles, journals, books, and previously published publications. In this process, the researcher analyzes literature regarding the factors influencing bullying, its impact on adolescent psychological development, and the relationship between bullying and self-esteem. This study also identifies key findings and gaps in the existing literature. The analysis results show that bullying significantly affects the decrease in adolescent self-esteem, and there is an inverse relationship between the two. This study recommends the need for more focused prevention efforts on the root causes of bullying, as well as the necessity of social support for both victims and perpetrators of bullying to reduce the negative impact on adolescent psychological development.

Adolescence is a critical phase in individual development, especially for adolescent girls who begin to experience menstruation as a sign of reproductive maturity. However, not all adolescents experience menstruation normally; some experience disorders such as menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and prolonged bleeding. This study aims to explore in depth the subjective experiences of adolescent girls with menstrual disorders at SMP Negeri 2 Bunta, Banggai Regency, focusing on the nature of the disorders experienced, their interpretation of these experiences, coping strategies, and the social support received. This study employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. The primary informants were female adolescents in grades VII–IX who had experienced menstrual disorders in the past six months, selected purposively until data saturation was achieved. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that menstrual disorders are viewed as normal by most informants, despite causing physical discomfort and psychological anxiety. Adolescents' responses to these disorders vary, ranging from the use of warm compresses and medication to no intervention at all. The primary sources of information are mothers and social media, while the roles of teachers and schools remain limited. Social support is most commonly provided by family, although some adolescents also feel supported by peers and teachers. This study emphasizes the importance of systematic reproductive health education, school involvement in supporting adolescents, and the creation of safe and stigma-free discussion spaces regarding menstruation-related issues.

Adolescence is a challenging time, both physically, emotionally and socially. In this case, mental health is one of the issues that is often overlooked. And religion as a system of values ​​and beliefs that has great potential in supporting the psychology and social of adolescents. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the role of religion in supporting mental health in adolescents through psychological and sociological approaches. Therefore, understanding the role of religion and mental health in adolescents is very important in the context of Indonesian culture which is rich in religion, and can support the mental health of the community.

Information technology has rapidly brought progress and great influence on human life. Digitalization facilitates all the needs and affairs of modern humans, because almost everything can be controlled with a smartphone. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of digital business literacy in fostering entrepreneurial spirit in adolescents. This research uses a qualitative method that focuses on analyzing the role of digital business literacy. This research provides an overview of the role of digital business literacy in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in adolescents. The results of the discussion of several previous researchers, it can be concluded that the socialization of digital business literacy is proven to have a positive and significant influence in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in adolescents / generation Z. The largest number of entrepreneurs is the age group of the entrepreneurial spirit. The largest number of entrepreneurs is the age group over 50 years, but digital entrepreneurs are currently dominated by young entrepreneurs. This is in accordance with the digital literacy theory proposed by Paul Gilbert, that digital literacy is able to make a person think critically, not just technical skills.

The habit of smoking and using e-cigarettes (vape) among adolescents in Indonesia shows a significant increasing trend. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of various factors that influence dependence on cigarettes and vapes in adolescents, by analyzing 30 national scientific articles. The results of the review revealed that the dominant factors contributing to this behavior include the influence of the friendship environment, permissive parental attitudes, lack of knowledge, psychological pressure, and exposure to the media. In addition, education was found to be an effective strategy in increasing understanding and reducing smoking intentions. This behavior is also driven by the mistaken view that vaping is considered safer than regular cigarettes. This study suggests the need for a cross-sectoral approach, which includes ongoing education, regulatory enforcement, and the active role of families and educational institutions in efforts to prevent and control cigarette and vape addiction among adolescents.

This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to examine the impact of social media on the honesty of teenagers toward their parents in Stabat Lama Barat Village. The aim of this research is to describe the extent to which the use of social media influences teenagers’ honest behavior in communication and interaction with their parents. In an increasingly advanced digital era, social media is not only a source of entertainment but also has a significant influence on character development and moral values, including honesty. The results show that some teenagers tend to hide their social media activities from their parents, either due to privacy concerns, fear of being scolded, or the desire to create a certain image online. This behavior leads to reduced openness and honesty in their daily lives. However, there are also teenagers who are able to use social media wisely while upholding honesty within the family. Factors such as moral education at home, parenting styles, and social environment play an important role in shaping honest attitudes among teenagers despite the rapid growth of digitalization.

Anxiety in adolescents in Indonesia is an increasingly pressing mental health problem. According to the National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (I-NAMHS) conducted in 2022, around 15.5 million Indonesian adolescents aged 10 to 17 years experienced mental health problems in the past 12 months. Various factors, such as academic pressure, bullying, problems in family and peer relationships, and the influence of social media, often cause anxiety in adolescents. Five-finger hypnotherapy is a therapy that uses five fingers to help clients change their perception of their anxiety levels without the effects of dependency. Using five-finger hypnosis, combine the index finger and thumb to imagine a healthy body, the middle finger to imagine a loving and caring person, the ring finger to imagine achievements, awards, and praise that have been experienced, and the little finger to imagine the most beautiful place ever visited. The purpose of this activity is to increase adolescent knowledge and skills to overcome anxiety with five-finger hypnosis. The socialization method in the form of lectures and questions and answers is used in this activity with leaflets and flip charts. The results of the respondents' activities were very enthusiastic about the material presented and there were several respondents who asked questions. The conclusion of this educational activity was successful in increasing the knowledge and skills of adolescents in overcoming anxiety.

Adolescents are among the most active users of social media, yet their usage often lacks direction toward productive and positive purposes, including Islamic preaching. This community service activity aimed to enhance the interest and capability of the youth at Al-Qohhar Mosque in utilizing social media as a platform for da’wah through a social media marketing approach. The program was conducted over three days and included observation, interactive training, and mentoring through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of digital preaching ethics, their ability to create engaging Islamic content, and increased parental involvement in guiding responsible social media use. This activity successfully fostered collaboration among youth, families, and the mosque community to build a value-based Islamic digital da’wah ecosystem

Every teenager should ideally be able to grow and develop well according to their age and as the next generation of the nation, but in reality there are teenagers who commit crimes, one of which is online gambling. Online gambling crimes among teenagers have an impact on other crimes, such as theft, so they must be dealt with optimally. The problem of this research is regarding the criminological analysis of online gambling crimes among teenagers in North Lampung and how the efforts made by the North Lampung Police in dealing with online gambling crimes among teenagers. This research uses a normative and empirical legal approach. The data collection procedure is carried out by means of literature studies and field studies. which are then analyzed qualitatively to obtain conclusions. The results of the research and discussion show that the criminological analysis of online gambling crimes among teenagers in North Lampung in accordance with the Differential Association Theory shows that the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the interaction, relationship, and communication between teenagers who have never gambled online with other teenagers who have gambled online. In accordance with the Strain Theory, the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the demands of daily needs. According to Social Control Theory, the cause of teenagers committing online gambling crimes is the lack of supervision from various related parties such as family, schools/educational institutions and law enforcement officers. Efforts to overcome online gambling crimes in teenagers through non-penal means are carried out by socializing child protection and cooperating/coordinating with schools. Penal means are carried out through the process of investigating children who commit online gambling crimes by child investigators based on the Juvenile Justice System Law.    

Anemia is a common nutritional problem that occurs in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and teenage girls. One of its main causes is iron deficiency, which can be exacerbated by low vitamin C intake. Red guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a local fruit that is rich in vitamin C and has the potential to improve iron absorption, thus supporting an increase in hemoglobin levels. This study aims to review the effectiveness of red guava in increasing hemoglobin as an effort to prevent anemia. This study uses a literature review design on five experimental research articles published in the last 10 years. The study results show that the consumption of red guava, whether consumed alone or in combination, can significantly increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women and adolescent girls with anemia. The vitamin C content in red guava plays a role in enhancing the bioavailability of iron needed for hemoglobin formation. Thus, red guava has the potential to be used as part of a locally based food nutrition intervention that is effective, affordable, and applicable in the effort to prevent anemia.

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in adolescents is a crucial indicator for measuring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their physical, psychological, social, and environmental well-being. This study aimed to describe the health-related quality of life of junior and senior high school students in Bitung City during the pandemic. The research was conducted quantitatively with a cross-sectional approach, involving 423 students. The instrument used was the WHOQOL-BREF, modified for an adolescent population. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a moderate quality of life (70.4%), with an average total score of 60.0. The highest domain score was in the psychological aspect (64.69), and the lowest was in physical health (51.74). These findings reflect the significant impact of the pandemic on the quality of life of adolescents, particularly in physical and social aspects, and emphasize the need for integrated interventions for post-pandemic recovery.  

Adolescence is an important period in the formation of a person's personality, where individuals tend to be easily influenced by the social environment including associations. Unhealthy associations have the potential to cause various problems such as peer pressure, low self-confidence, and the emergence of deviant behavior. This service activity aims to increase the awareness and understanding of Muhammadiyah 6 Samarinda Junior High School students regarding the importance of applying ethics in society through the provision of classical guidance services. The activity, which carries the theme "Ethics in Society: Fun Friends Are Not Toxic", was held for three days on May 14-16, 2025, with three main sessions lasting 150 minutes every day. The material provided includes the introduction of the concept of social ethics, identification of healthy and unhealthy associations, ethical values in Islam, and ethics of behavior on social media. Through participatory and reflective methods, students are invited to actively discuss, conduct social simulations, and reflect on the values learned. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in student understanding, changes in social attitudes, and openness in communicating with guidance and counseling teachers.

Adolescents are a group that is vulnerable to emotional dysfunction due to academic, social, and family pressures. Group counseling based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a potential approach to help adolescents manage negative emotions. This study aims to analyze various literature related to the effectiveness of REBT group counseling in dealing with emotional dysfunction in adolescents. Based on literature studies from various journals and books, REBT group counseling has been proven effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and irrational behavior in adolescents. The implications of these findings are important for education practitioners and school counselors.    

Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that occur cyclically before menstruation and are commonly experienced by adolescent girls. Common symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, headaches, anxiety, and mood disturbances, which can affect sleep quality, concentration, and academic productivity. This article provides an in-depth examination of the definition, types, prevalence, causes, impacts, and management of PMS in adolescent girls. Based on epidemiological data, the prevalence of PMS is quite high, both globally and nationally, with incidence rates in Indonesia reaching 70–90% among women of reproductive age, and most cases beginning during adolescence. There are four main types of PMS: Type A (anxiety), Type H (hyperhidrosis), Type C (food cravings), and Type D (depression), each with specific characteristics and etiologies. Causes of PMS include hormonal imbalances of estrogen and progesterone, reduced serotonin levels, poor sleep quality, psychological stress, genetic factors, and unhealthy lifestyles. The impact of PMS on adolescents is complex, including decreased academic performance, social relationship disturbances, and reduced psychological well-being. Therefore, PMS management should be approached holistically through pharmacological (such as NSAIDs, antidepressants, and diuretics) and non-pharmacological (physical exercise, relaxation, lifestyle changes, and nutritional education) interventions. Environmental support and reproductive health education are crucial to help adolescents effectively manage PMS symptoms and improve their quality of life. This study is expected to serve as a foundation for promotive and preventive interventions in adolescent health care.

KDRT atau domestic violence merupakan kekerasan berbasis gender yang terjadi di ranah personal. Kekerasan ini banyak terjadi dalam hubungan relasi personal, dimana pelaku adalah orang yang dikenal baik dan dekat oleh korban, misalnya tindak kekerasan yang dilakukan suami terhadap istri, ayah terhadap anak, paman terhadap keponakan, kakek terhadap cucu. Dampak bagi korban adalah mengalami sakit fisik, tekanan mental, menurunnya rasa percaya diri dan harga diri, merasa tidak berdaya, merasa ketergantungan pada suami meski telah disiksa, stres pascatrauma, depresi, bahkan keinginan untuk bunuh diri.  Pengabdian Masyarakat ini berupa edukasi kepada warga terutama kader Kesehatan tentang KDRT dan dampaknya serta upaya pencegahan dan deteksi dini KDRT di lingkungan keluarga. Kader juga harus mengsosialisasikan upaya pemerintah dalam mengatasi kasus KDRT. Kegiatan edukasi ini membantu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran bagi warga, dan keluarga dalam penangganan terhadap kasus KDRT serta dampaknya.

The mental state of young people is a crucial issue which has a major effect on the level of life and progress of next generation in Indonesia. This research seeks to explore the aspects that influence young people's mental state through a review of 30 scientific papers published between 2015 and 2024. The findings of the analysis show that young people's mental state is influenced by a variety of internal elements, such as emotion regulation, religious beliefs and gratitude, as well as external factors such as family circumstances, support from friends, neighbourhood environment, social media habits and experiences of being bullied. Excessive use of social media and being a victim of bullying were found to increase the potential for mental problems, such as anxiety, depression and mental distress. In contrast, support from family and friends, as well as a community-based education intervention agenda, play an important role in strengthening adolescents' psychological resilience. This research underscores the urgency of a comprehensive collaborative approach involving many parties, including families, educational institutions, the wider community, and the government, to sustainably improve the mental health of adolescents in Indonesia.

The biggest challenge of today's health problems is still related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). HIV and AIDS still have a negative stigma in society and are the cause of sufferers, still receiving bad treatment by their families. Every two minutes, one teenage girl or young woman is infected with HIV. In 2021, an estimated 250,000 teenage girls or young women are infected with HIV. The purpose of this community service is for teenagers and the community to recognize early on the signs of people with HIV and AIDS and to stay away from promiscuity which is one of the causes of the increase in HIV and AIDS. The implementation method is carried out by educating teenagers at the high school level aged 15-19 years and the community in Sannggaria Village. The implementation of education is carried out by providing lectures and video presentations explaining early sexual education. The results of the implementation of early sexual education for teenagers showed that 30 teenagers and 20 parents participated in the activity. The results of the knowledge evaluation showed that 90.75% of teenagers understood the material given. There are still teenagers who lack of understanding because in the middle of the process there were obstacles in absorbing information because the teenager had to attend other activities. Conclusion: adolescents' knowledge about HIV and AIDS is good but it needs to be emphasized in families to always supervise their teenagers.