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The issue of mental health has been widely discussed in recent years. In general, mental health is the state of an individual who is aware of their own ability to cope with the normal stresses of life, therefore mental health is very important, especially among teenagers, because during adolescence there are many changes. psychosocial such as cognitive, psychological, social and biological. This development is a crisis event for teenagers which can cause impacts such as anxiety, stress and depression. The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence mental health in teenagers at private junior high school (SMP) "X" in the working area of ​​the UPTD Puskesmas Melayu, Piring City. Cross sectional research method. The sample used was 35 respondents with a total sampling technique. Data was processed using the Chi square test. Based on univariate analysis, it was found that most of the family support was 23 respondents (65.7%), the community environment was low for 22 respondents (62.9%), peers were not good for 27 respondents (48.6%), the school environment was good for 20 respondents. (57.1%) and high mental health of 22 respondents (62.9%). It is hoped that the research conclusions can be used as a reference for preventing mental health disorders so that they do not have a negative impact on the future of adolescents.

Mental health in adolescence is an important aspect that influences an individual's emotional, social and intellectual development. At this stage, teenagers face various challenges, such as physical changes, social pressure, and the search for self-identity, which can affect their mental well-being. Maintaining teenagers' mental health is very important to prevent future psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Strategies that can be implemented to maintain mental health in teenagers include forming positive habits, open communication with family and friends, and activities that support balance between body and mind, such as exercise and meditation. Apart from that, support from parents, schools and the community in creating a supportive environment also plays an important role in strengthening teenagers' mental resilience. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of maintaining mental health in adolescents and identify effective steps in preventive and intervention efforts to support their mental well-being.

This research was designed with the aim of examining in depth the motivation in increasing the teaching creativity of tutors at the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution. This research used qualitative methods with a descriptive research model by describing objects as they are. The research results show that motivation in increasing the teaching creativity of tutors at the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution can be said to be good. This can be seen from the system created by the institution so that it can bring out the enthusiasm or intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation that tutors have in teaching so that the tutor's creativity in teaching also increases. Apart from that, the model used by the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution in motivating its tutors is to use a human resources model which focuses on providing feedback not only obtained through material but also immaterial things and meaningfulness in teaching as well as supporting motivation which can increase the teaching creativity of tutors in ASIEQ Educare tutoring agency. The strategies used by the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution include; a) get to know all members of the ASIEQ Educare family well, b) assign tutors according to their respective interests and abilities, c) all members of the ASIEQ Educare family are considered work friends, d) activate regular discussions in order to carry out self-development with each other in the learning process.

Anxiety in early childhood is a complex issue that can significantly affect children's emotional, social, and academic development. This article aims to discuss the causes, effects, and management strategies for anxiety in children, based on a review of recent theories and research. The writing method employed includes a literature review referencing current studies and theories from experts in Indonesia. The discussion reveals that anxiety in children can be triggered by genetic factors, an unstable family environment, and traumatic experiences. Its impacts include disruptions in emotional development, limited social skills, and poor academic performance. To address these issues, this article recommends several strategies, including creating a safe environment, providing emotional education, implementing relaxation techniques, and encouraging open communication and engagement in social activities. With a comprehensive understanding and the application of appropriate strategies, it is hoped that children can overcome their anxiety and grow into healthier emotional and social individuals.

Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, where individuals begin to question the phenomena that occur around them to form self-worth. One of the phenomena that is developing among adolescents is the hedonistic lifestyle, which is increasingly influenced by advances in technology and social media. In this lifestyle, the search for instant pleasure becomes the main goal, which often encourages adolescents to pursue pleasure without considering the long-term impacts. Social media, which displays a glamorous lifestyle and unrealistic standards of pleasure, plays a major role in influencing adolescents' consumer behavior and desire to follow certain trends. This phenomenon is influenced by social factors, family environment, and technological advances, which create behavioral patterns that are more oriented towards instant pleasure. The impacts are seen in social, mental, and educational aspects, such as reduced deep emotional relationships between adolescents, mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and decreased motivation to learn that can interfere with their academic development. However, a hedonistic lifestyle can also encourage creativity and the development of social skills. This study aims to explore more deeply the causal factors, impacts, and challenges that arise due to changes in the hedonistic lifestyle among adolescents, as well as efforts to overcome its negative impacts through character education and the formation of a supportive social environment.

The Community Service Program (PPM) implemented by the Fine Arts Education Study Program of PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya aims to provide solutions to the problems faced by PKK women in Lambangan Village, Wonoayu, Sidoarjo. The problem identified is the lack of skills in utilizing abundant natural materials, such as leaves and flowers, to produce creative handicraft products. One of the potentials that has not utilized optimally is the processing of these natural materials into eco print crafts. In fact, eco print has a fantastic opportunity to improve people's skills and provide additional economic value to support family income. As a solution, this PPM activity focuses on providing training on eco printing techniques with the steaming method to PKK women. The training conducted in a structured manner in three meetings to ensure that all participants acquired adequate knowledge and skills. The training material includes a basic understanding of eco print, material processing techniques, and firsthand practice of making products. With this approach, it hoped that participants will not only be able to produce eco-print-based artworks but also have the potential to develop handicraft businesses in the future. The results of the activity showed an increase in the ability of participants to process natural materials into handicraft products that have aesthetic and economic value. In addition, this activity succeeded in providing motivation for PKK women to utilize the potential of the surrounding environment more creatively and productively. Thus, this program contributes to the development of community skills, especially in supporting women's empowerment and improving family welfare in Lambangan Village.

Toxoplasma gondi is a pervasive parasite that causes a variety of diseases both in humans and animals, it infects the neural cells of the central nervous system. There have been previous reports linking this infection with Autism. Autism is a combination of complex neurodevelopmental disorders leading to alteration in social communication. This study was done to detect the frequency of seropositive Toxoplasmosis in Autistic children attending psychiatric units in Azady Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk governorate-Iraq. This case-control study was done on 40 Autistic children (30 male, 10 female) with an average age of 5.4±6 years and 40 healthy children (8 male, 32 female) with the same age range (6.1±2) year, from April 2018- January 2020. Sample collection was done by obtaining four ml of blood from all study group children for the detection of both IgM and IgG Toxoplasma gondi antibodies using the ELISA technique. Chi-square and paired T-tests were used for data analysis. The IgM serology for both Autistic and control children was negative while there was just one positive result of T.gondi IgG in Autistic Children and two positive results in normal children which made the result insignificant( X2=0.45, p-value>0.05). Regarding gender, there was no significant difference in detecting positive results between boys and girls of the study groups (X2=0.45 p value> 0.05). The study also demonstrated that Autistic Parents were statistically older than healthy children of the same age. We couldn't uncover any connection between ASD and toxoplasmosis. The age of parents & family history has a significant impact on the development of ASD.

This article discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian Religious Education within the family in the digital era. Modern parents face new challenges posed by technological advancements, such as excessive screen time and the negative impacts of digital media. Therefore, they need to integrate spiritual guidance with digital literacy and technological skills, relying on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and understanding in teaching Christian values. The Holy Spirit plays a role in helping parents educate their children in the truth and Christian values, as well as teaching online ethics, internet safety, and wise technology use. Through a balanced and wise approach, and with the support of the Holy Spirit, parents can guide their children to become intelligent, responsible individuals who are prepared to face an ever-changing future. The Holy Spirit also assists parents in creating a family environment that is loving, peaceful, and harmonious, ideal for spiritual growth and character development. In this digital era, it is important for parents to utilize both spiritual and technological resources simultaneously to ensure the holistic well-being of their children, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Children's emotional development during childhood is a very important basis in forming attitudes, values ​​and behavior in the future. Parenting styles play a very important role in the formation and emotional development of children. This research examines various types of parenting patterns applied by parents and their impact on children's psychological well-being. Based on literature analysis from ten journals, it was found that positive parenting styles, such as authoritative, can support the development of children's emotional regulation and self-confidence. On the other hand, authoritarian or permissive parenting can actually hinder a child's ability to express emotions in a healthy way. The results of this study show that early social experiences and a positive family environment greatly influence children's emotional development, which ultimately has an impact on their success in the future. This research highlights the importance of parental attention in implementing parenting patterns that support children's emotional

Radicalism is an ideology or view that is very extreme and tends to oppose the values ​​of Pancasila and threatens the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia. The development of radicalism and terrorism needs to be prevented early on in the family environment, schools/universities, and the community environment. This study aims to determine the effect of socially adaptive learning, curriculum management, and social networking models on anti-radicalism characters among students, using a quantitative approach. The object of research is Junior High Schools (SMP) in Central Java. The sampling method uses a purposive technique. The results of the study show that Through rigorous path analysis, this study reveals the significant role of effective curriculum management, social networks, and socially adaptive learning in forming resistance to radical ideology. These findings have substantial theoretical and practical implications, but also raise critical questions that need to be explored further.

Quality education is a fundamental foundation for human development and national progress. Women play a strategic role in supporting education at both family and community levels; however, they still face various barriers in accessing and participating in quality education. This community service program aims to empower women to support the realization of quality education through a participatory approach. The method employed is a participatory approach with a qualitative descriptive design, involving women actively in socialization, training, group discussions, and educational mentoring activities. The results indicate an increased awareness among women regarding the importance of quality education, improved understanding of women's strategic roles in family education, as well as enhanced self-confidence and participation in community-based educational activities. These changes in attitudes and behaviors serve as initial indicators of the success of women's empowerment in supporting educational quality improvement. The program demonstrates that women's empowerment through participatory approaches and continuous mentoring contributes positively to the development of inclusive and sustainable education at the family and community levels.

The Satu Sehat application was developed as an integrated electronic medical record platform. However, low public awareness and the absence of visual promotional media at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel have resulted in minimal application usage. Therefore, a poster design is needed to increase public motivation to use the application. The study was conducted at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel with participants including clinic staff, patients/family members, and a design expert. The method used was Research and Development (R&D) with a 3D model: Define (needs identification), Design (poster design), and Development (product testing and revision). The research took place from April to May 2025. The results showed that the designed poster contained essential information about Satu Sehat and was considered effective as a promotional medium. Validation by clinic staff and the design expert yielded scores of 84,28% and 90%, respectively, categorized as “good.” The poster was found to be attractive, easy to understand, and capable of increasing public motivation. The design of the poster to increase public motivation in using the Satu Sehat application at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel proved effective in conveying information visually and can serve as a communication strategy to support digital transformation in healthcare services at the clinic.

Exclusive breastfeeding for newborns is an effort to prevent infectious diseases, malnutrition and death in babies and toddlers. The achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is still low, indicating that there are factors preventing mothers from giving exclusive breastfeeding for six months to their babies. The low number of breastfeeding mothers is motivated by the lack of awareness among mothers regarding the importance of breast milk for the growth and development of their children. This study aims to determine the characteristics of mothers who do not provide exclusive breastfeeding at the Bajeng Community Health Center, Gowa Regency. The method used in this research is a descriptive design which is a type of analytical and observational research design with a total sample of 30 people selected using total sampling techniques. The results of the research showed that of the 30 respondents, 24 respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding with the age of 20-35 years and the highest number of domestic workers were 18 respondents or (100%), while in terms of family support the highest number of respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were 12 respondents or (66.7%). In terms of education, the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were high school/vocational school education with 17 respondents or (56.7%) and the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were primigravida mothers with 8 respondents.

Entering adolescence in general is the age where a child is in a very pleasant position because this age is closely related to puberty, where a child begins to have their own idols and hobbies, this causes a child to often be in a superior position to his age friends and others. Children at this age are more likely to imitate their idols and easily follow current developments. From this we can examine the need for mentoring teenage children so that they do not easily fall or be eroded by developments over time, because this has many positive and negative influences. From this, researchers were moved to make a dedication because many teenage children lack parental supervision and are influenced by negative things, so it is more or less necessary to provide Islamic studies so that it becomes the basis for teenagers to act and behave in society. Community service is carried out by researchers using qualitative methods based on field observations and direct interviews in the Wanatirta area in order to produce appropriate results that can be used as guidelines and references for the wider community and are useful. Some of the main results that researchers can conclude include: the importance of moral education, morals, the role of family, society, spiritual and religious education, self-control, emotional management and critical education, creativity and balanced character development between the worldly and the everyday. So that practice in the field is very in line with the desired expectations.

Faith transformation is a spiritual process that changes the lives of believers so that they become more Christ-like, both internally and externally. This paper discusses the importance of a living and dynamic faith that has a real impact in daily life. Churches and church leaders have a strategic role in the development of the congregation through spiritual education, social services, character building, and the utilization of technology. The faith transformation model involves a continuous spiritual journey that starts from awareness of God's call, repentance, to becoming an agent of social change. The impact of faith transformation includes individual spiritual maturity, contribution to church ministry, and positive influence on the wider community. With a purposeful strategy, a transformed congregation can become a channel of God's love that blesses the family, the church, and the world.

The informal sector has a good development to advance the regional economy, especially in stimulating the economy of the community both at the lower and middle levels. In Denpasar City, the informal sub-sector is motivated by the increasing economic needs and the higher number of job seekers which is not proportional to the capacity in the labor market, so this can be an alternative to getting work, especially for members of the Sekaa Teruna Teruni as future productive age who is looking for work to be able to better take opportunities creatively and innovatively. To assist the Denpasar City Government in reducing unemployment and encouraging innovative economic growth, especially among youth, this study aims to examine the interest of Sekaa Teruna members in informal sector businesses in relation to socio-economic conditions.This study employs proportional random sampling with primary data, using a logit model for multiple regression analysis with 100 respondents as samples. The results of the study indicate that the income of families, the size of family units, and educational levels minimally influence the willingness of Sekaa Teruna Teruni members to engage in the informal sector of Denpasar City; however, the cost of continuing education and the necessity.    

This research explores the emotional development of preschool children in a family environment with democratic parenting through a systematic analysis of the literature. Preschool-aged children are in a critical period of emotional development, where the role of parents and the parenting styles implemented have a significant influence on their emotional growth. This research examines various studies that focus on the impact of democratic parenting on the emotional development of preschool children. The results show that democratic parenting contributes positively to children's emotional development, helping them develop independence, self-confidence and the ability to solve problems. The method used in this research is Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which includes identification, evaluation, and interpretation of relevant research. The studies analyzed show consistency in the findings that democratic parenting supports optimal emotional development in preschool children.

The purpose of this activity is to encourage increased household management skills in household waste processing in Kaliprau Village, Ulujami District, Pemalang Regency. The objectives are: 1) Increasing community/household knowledge about management, especially household/home waste processing; 2) Developing home business skills in household waste processing so that it grows into one of the drivers (centers) of family economic movement. The results of this activity: 1) Increasing knowledge, understanding and skills for household industry groups, especially in the utilization of household waste and making compost with household waste as raw materials; 2) Identified problems and potentials that can be developed to support the development of home businesses through entrepreneurship groups; 3) Identified plans (strategies) for increasing the capacity of entrepreneurship groups that will help develop, plan and utilize local potential management.

The utilization of technology to support parenting is a strategic approach to address the challenges of the digital era. This community service program aims to educate and train parents on the use of the Family Link application as a tool to limit children's gadget use. The implementation methods include socialization sessions, application demonstrations, and hands-on assistance for participants. The results indicate an increase in parents' understanding of the importance of managing screen time and controlling access to age-appropriate digital content. Furthermore, participants were able to independently apply Family Link features such as daily time limits, app restrictions, and activity monitoring. This program provides tangible contributions in promoting technology-based parenting that fosters healthy and balanced child development. However, sustaining the benefits requires active parental involvement and strengthened digital literacy within the family environment.

According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the level of education and welfare in the family greatly influences the quality of human resources in Indonesia. Therefore, efforts to strengthen family functions, such as increasing parental education and social welfare programs, are key in accelerating national development. This increase in human resources includes knowledge and skills in processing agricultural products, especially rambutan fruit, crystal guava and longan into processed food products with higher selling value such as chips. Apart from that, this program also trains them in creative product packaging, marketing, bookkeeping, simple financial management, and the use of digital technology, including online learning applications and social media. With these skills, they are expected to be able to contribute to improving the family's economy, as well as opening up new business opportunities that support financial independence.