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The nutritional status of toddlers significantly influences their growth and development, especially during the first five years of life. PSG 2017 data indicates that the prevalence of stunting in toddlers is 27.5%, underweight 8.0%, severely underweight 3.1%, malnutrition 22.8%, and overnutrition 17.8%. If left unaddressed, nutritional problems can lead to growth disorders, increased susceptibility to illness, and physical, psychomotor, and mental development delays.Higher education institutions play a role in community service, such as providing nutrition education for mothers of toddlers at Mitra Medika Tanjung Mulia Hospital. This activity was conducted in collaboration with Posyandu at RT 17, Kendang Mas Village, including toddler weight monitoring and education for health cadres and parents. Among 15 participating toddlers, 8 (53%) had good nutrition, 4 (26%) were undernourished, and 3 (21%) were overnourished. Counseling through lectures and leaflets effectively improved mothers’ knowledge of balanced nutrition and food preparation.

This research examines the Denok Dance as Therapy for Schizophrenia Mental Disorders through a Psychoanalytic Approach at RSJ Prof Dr. Soerojo Magelang. The aim of the research is to find out the form of dance, the method of dance as therapy and the implementation of Denok dance in the media of therapy for patients with the mental disorder Schizophrenia. The research method is a naturalistic qualitative research method. The data collection process includes observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data validity technique used by researchers is triangulation techniques. The researcher used three stages of data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the research show that the therapy method can increase awareness and emotional stimulation in patients with schizophrenia mental disorders.

This systematic review aims to comprehensively evaluate the consequences of social marginalization on the mental health conditions of populations in Middle Eastern conflict zones, utilizing data from 2015 to 2024. Through a critical examination of 47 studies that met the inclusion criteria, a markedly high prevalence of mental disorders within this population was identified, namely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at 42.8% (95% CI = 38.4–47.2), major depression at 37.6% (95% CI = 33.2–42.0), and generalized anxiety disorder at 35.3% (95% CI = 31.1–39.5). Furthermore, the results of the meta-analysis revealed a very strong and statistically significant correlation between social marginalization and the severity of mental health disorders (r = 0.73, p < 0.001), indicating that the more intensely an individual experiences various forms of social marginalization, the more severe the psychological disorders they endure. Moreover, the three most dominant determinants of social marginalization were identified as limited access to healthcare services (OR = 3.82, 95% CI = 3.14–4.50), the persistence of systemic discrimination (OR = 3.45, 95% CI = 2.87–4.03), and widespread social isolation (OR = 3.21, 95% CI = 2.66–3.76). These findings not only expand upon the prior research outcomes of Al-Krenawi and Graham (2009) and Amsalem et al. (2025), which were confined to the aspect of PTSD but also provide new empirical evidence concerning a broader spectrum of mental disorders as well as specific patterns of social marginalization within the conflict landscape of the Middle East. Finally, this study contributes significantly to the academic literature by elaborating on the complex interactive mechanisms between practices of social marginalization and mental health deterioration while offering a framework for community-based interventions that are responsive and adaptive to the socio-political conditions characteristic of Middle Eastern conflict zones.

Mental health is a condition in which a person is free from all symptoms of mental disorders. Anxiety disorder is the most common mental disorder experienced by adolescents and depression reaches 26.7%. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents through poster media both before and after interventions related to mental health. The type of research used is quantitative with one group pre-test post-test method, with intervention using poster media and questionnaires as data collection tools at SMAN 5 Jambi City. The sample in this study amounted to 30 respondents and was tested using the Paired T-Test statistical test. The pre-test results showed that the percentage of knowledge before the intervention was 66.7% to 100% after the intervention and the percentage of attitude before the intervention was 76.7% to 96.7%. After the intervention on mental health, there was an increase in knowledge with P-Value = <.001 and an increase in attitude with P-Value = <.001. This study shows that there is an influence on knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention of poster media on mental health at SMAN 5 Jambi City. It is recommended to hold interactive discussions with counseling teachers in schools aimed at increasing adolescents' understanding of mental health and being able to reduce the stigma of the surrounding environment so that students do not feel afraid or embarrassed to seek help.

Social media provides benefits for teenagers, such as access to information, communication, and entertainment, but it also poses challenges, particularly addiction. This study analyzes its impact on mental health, sleep patterns, social interactions, academic performance, and consumer behavior through a literature review (2021–2025). The findings indicate that social media addiction increases the risk of anxiety, depression, and emotional disorders while also disrupting sleep patterns. Socially, direct interactions decrease, and communication skills decline. Academically, focus on learning weakens, and academic performance declines, while consumer behavior increases due to excessive social media exposure. In conclusion, uncontrolled use has significant negative effects, highlighting the need for proper management strategies.    

Indonesia, considered the country with the second-highest level of biodiversity in the world after Brazil, possesses extraordinary biological wealth that remains underutilized. The field of traditional medicine utilizes natural resources to prevent and treat physical and mental disorders. Periwinkle, or Catharanthus roseus, is one of the most widely used plants due to its abundance of bioactive phytochemicals, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. The ethanol extract from Periwinkle leaves has the potential to act as a natural antipyretic agent that can reduce body temperature during fever. The purpose of this study is to review and analyze previous research findings on the antipyretic effects of ethanol extract from Periwinkle leaves on mice (Mus musculus). According to a literature review from various sources, the ethanol extract of Periwinkle leaves demonstrates a comparable level of effectiveness to synthetic antipyretic drugs in lowering the body temperature of fever-induced mice. Furthermore, the content of active compounds and the antipyretic performance of this plant are influenced by its variety and environmental factors. Body temperature begins to decrease one hour after extract administration and reaches its peak reduction at the third hour. Therefore, Periwinkle may serve as an alternative natural antipyretic remedy. However, further research is necessary to standardize its usage and conduct clinical trials on humans.

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.

Background: When someone falls, they quickly lay down or sit down on the ground or floor, whether they are aware of it or not.  Many older people experience falling as a normal part of getting older.  One in three older people will fall at least once a year, and half of those people have fallen more than once in the past.  There are many things that can make an older person more likely to fall. These include sociodemographic factors like age, gender, and socioeconomic status, physiological factors like neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, biomechanical, muscle strength, balance, and gait pattern, medical conditions (pathological), environment, and psychological factors.  Aminia et al. (2022) say that anxiety and fear of falling are mental disorders that happen to older people.  Mhetod: A pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest and post-test design, a purposive sampling technique, and 14 people who filled out an observation sheet.  Findings: This research shows that there is a link between older people's body balance and their risk of falling.  A P value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05, was found in the study used Gamma correlation.  Because the 0.000 P number is less than 0.05, there is a link. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between body balance and the risk of falling in the elderly at the Pucang  

Chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis often experience sleep problems. This condition can affect the patient's quality of life physically and mentally. This study examined the relationship between the level of spirituality, coping mechanisms, and sleep disturbances in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. Psychological factors such as the level of spirituality and coping mechanisms can affect patients' adaptation to stress due to chronic illness, including sleep disturbances. Using a cross-sectional design, this study involved several patients who were in the hemodialysis room of the hospital. The purposive sampling method was used to conduct this study on seventy samples. Data processing was done with the chisquare test. The results showed that the sign value of 0.034 < 0.005 and 0.038 < 0.05, which indicates that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. There is a relationship between age, gender, level of spirituality, coping mechanisms, sleep disorders in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. In addition, adaptive coping mechanisms were also found to have a positive correlation with good sleep quality. This study concludes that increasing spirituality with adaptive coping mechanisms can contribute to the improvement of sleep quality in chronic renal failure (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Mental disorder is a condition where a person considers himself/herself to be isolated from his/her surroundings, fails in his/her business, cannot control his/her emotions, and makes a person feel threatened, disturbed, or uncomfortable so that he/she changes his/her behavior, one of which is marked by sensory perception disorders of hallucinations. This case study aims to determine the effect of hallucination management with the implementation of reading the Qur'an on patients with unspecified schizophrenia in the Srikandi ward of Dr. Arif Zainuddin Mental Hospital, Surakarta City.: The design of this scientific paper uses a case study design. The subjects used were 5 (five) subjects. Data analysis was carried out by looking at changes before and after being given Qur'an reading therapy. The results of the application showed that after the implementation of Qur'an reading therapy, there was a decrease in signs of hallucination symptoms.  Qur'an reading therapy can help reduce signs of symptoms and manage hallucinations in patients with unspecified schizophrenia.  It is expected that nurses can provide psychiatric nursing care to hallucinatory patients by implementing the activity of reading the Qur'an consistently or repeatedly while undergoing treatment in the hospital and when returning home.

Anxiety is a psychological issue that is often experienced by young women, particularly when dealing with academic demands, social pressures, and the physical changes that occur during puberty. In addition, irregular menstrual cycles are a common problem faced by many young women, which can have long-term impacts on their reproductive health. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between anxiety levels and the menstrual cycle in adolescent girls at SMPN 3 Cianjur in 2024. The research uses a Stratified random sampling method, involving 80 adolescent girls who experience both anxiety disorders and menstrual cycle irregularities. Data collection was carried out using primary data obtained directly from participants, utilizing the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A) questionnaire and a menstrual cycle questionnaire. The statistical analysis involved both univariate and bivariate techniques, with a chi-square test employed to examine the relationship between the two variables. The results of the chi-square test showed a significance value of 0.675, indicating that there is no significant relationship between anxiety levels and menstrual cycle irregularities in the adolescent girls at SMPN 3 Cianjur. This study contributes to the understanding of the psychological and physiological challenges faced by adolescents, and highlights the need for further research to explore other factors that may influence menstrual health and mental well-being. Given the findings, this study recommends that future research consider including additional variables such as lifestyle factors or hormonal imbalances that could provide deeper insights into the relationship between mental health and reproductive health.

Background: The elderly are an important part of the population which is increasing in number in various countries. In facing the various problems and challenges faced by the elderly, family support is very important in helping them. This support not only provides confidence and motivates the elderly to overcome the difficulties they face, the type of support provided by family members can vary from informational support, emotional support, to practical instrumental support. All of these forms of support have a significant contribution to the independence of the elderly in carrying out daily activities. The independence of the elderly is also greatly influenced by their psychological condition or mental status. Various mental disorders such as stress, depression, and fear, as well as emotional conditions such as aggression, anger, and numbness, can significantly affect an elderly person's ability to live independently. Research Objective: to identify a description of the level of independence of elderly people in providing daily activities. Research Method: The research method used in this research is cross sectional. The total sample was 74 elderly people aged 60 years and over. The instrument uses a questionnaire and the measurement instrument uses the Barthel index. The researcher's data analysis technique uses Spearman Rho. Results: shows family support for the elderly, 47 respondents (63.5%) received high family support, 27 respondents (36.5%) received sufficient family support, there were 23 respondents (31.1%) who fell into the category of dependency and 51 respondents (68.9%) were in the independent category. Using Spearman Rho analysis, the results show that the p value = 0.000 < α = 0.05 and the r value = 0.849, meaning that there is a positive and significant relationship between family support and the independence of the elderly in financing daily activities in the Cikembar District Health Center Work Area. Sukabumi Regency. Conclusion: Increasing family support for the elderly is very necessary for the independence of the elderly. Recommendation: It is hoped that the results of this research can become a reference for future researchers, and it is hoped that the community health center will provide intensive counseling to families so that they provide greater support to the elderly.

Mental disorders are changes in a person's mental function that can cause suffering and hinder the fulfillment of their role in society. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge of family members about mental disorders and the stigma they have towards the condition in the Caringin Health Center work area.Objective: The general objective of this study is to determine the relationship between family members' knowledge about mental disorders and the stigma of family members in the Caringin Health Center work area. Method: This study used a correlational method with a sample size of 44 people selected through cluster random sampling techniques. Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents had a sufficient level of knowledge, namely 20 people (45.5%). Meanwhile, good and low levels of knowledge were found in the same number, each 12 people (27.3%). In terms of stigma, most respondents showed a moderate level of stigma, namely 27 people (61.4%), while respondents with a low level of stigma numbered 8 people (18.2%). Statistical tests using Spearman Correlation produced a P-Value = 0.014, which is smaller than 0.05.

The recovery process requires involvement from all parties, both family and the surrounding community, especially the involvement of the patient which is very basic. And it cannot be separated from the role of health workers and the government. The recovery process is carried out together, because of their mutual dependence on each other. Recovery for patients with mental disorders cannot be done alone. It requires involvement from all parties. Both the family, the surrounding environment (neighbors), and also the local government and health workers. This involvement is related to the support provided. Such as peer support, medical support, policies with rehabilitation that can be carried out in the local environment. Understanding non-linearity is very important, because this recovery requires a very long time and also a lot of material. A strength base is really needed by the client in using coping mechanisms, and the family needs to support the coping mechanisms used by the client positively, because this can increase self-confidence and also good hope for recovery.

Healthy and balanced nutrition plays an important role in supporting students' physical, mental, and academic health, especially during growth. This community service activity aims to increase students' awareness of the importance of a healthy and balanced diet to support the learning process. This activity is carried out by involving nutrition education and nutritional status checks, such as body mass index (BMI), through a school-based approach at SMA St. Yoseph, East Jakarta. Students who have a healthy and balanced nutritional intake tend to have higher learning performance and concentration. Conversely, students with poor nutritional intake are more susceptible to infectious diseases and have lower attendance rates at school. Education provided interactively can increase students' awareness and understanding of the importance of a healthy and balanced nutritional intake. This is expected to be the first step to prevent nutritional disorders and improve the quality of students' health and academics in the future.

Mothers who give birth tend to experience increased anxiety which can result in psychological disorders including anxiety, depression (Denis,2021). Postpartum psychological health disorders increase the risk of postpartum blues. The underlying factors are limited access to health services, lack of social support from various parties, and concerns about the health of herself and her baby that will be ignored by the mother. Social support helps postpartum mothers deal with stressors (Adli, 2022). This research method uses Quasi experimental with two groups pretest posttest research design. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The sample size consists of 30 participants divided into 2 groups with 15 respondents each. The intervention group received dhikr sholawat treatment while the control group only received slow deep breathing (SDB) treatment. The intervention lasted for 14 days. The measurement of depression levels carried out was a measurement using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) instrument form. The results of the study P value 0.023 (> 0.05) so it is concluded that there is a difference between the effectiveness of providing Dzishol intervention and SDB intervention. Based on the comparison of the median value after the intervention in the group, it is known that the median value in the Dzishol group (score 11) is smaller than the SDB group (score 9) so it can be concluded that providing Dzishol intervention on anxiety levels is more effective than SDB intervention.

The development of information systems today is very fast and rapid, one form of information system that is easy to develop is web-based. The use of information systems in the medical world is very much, but there are still some who have not utilised these information systems to help the work of a medical staff, especially in helping the development of mental health. The system used to help improve mental health at Dr Muhammad Zein Hospital is currently still conventional, namely face-to-face between medical personnel and patients, which makes adolescents who have problems with their mental health have various reasons not to visit a psychiatrist. This web-based adolescent mental health screening application is designed using the php programming language, MySQL database and a decision-making system using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. By implementing this Web-based Adolescent Mental Health Screening Application Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method, it is hoped that it can help adolescents to know their mental health independently and provide information and education about mental health disorders.

Background Sexual health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or disability in all matters relating to sexuality. While reproductive rights are the right to achieve optimal sexual and reproductive health standards. Including the right to make decisions regarding reproduction without discrimination and violence. Complete information and also the instillation of religious values and norms can be provisions to prevent sexual crimes against children and adolescents (reproductive health, 2020). The purpose of this community service program (PKM) is to improve human resources in terms of being a means of developing knowledge of fertile couples for excellent efforts to prevent menstrual cycle disorders in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa District in 2024 and the establishment of a reproductive health clinic for fertile women. The methods used include 3 stages: 1. Preparation stage At this stage, an official letter process is carried out for activity permits. 2. Implementation stage The second stage is implementation. In each session, before the education, a pretest questionnaire was given, after all participants filled out the questionnaire, the educational material presentation session began, after the counseling, a posttest was given by giving a questionnaire. Stage 3 is the evaluation of the counseling activities through a knowledge questionnaire. For this knowledge variable, a pretest and posttest assessment were carried out. Results Based on the results of the implementation of community service for WUS in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa District, Deli Serdang Regency, Sumatra Province, the average knowledge score before being given education (pretest) was 59.02 while after being given education (posttest) it increased to 79.99. Based on the results of statistical tests with a P value: 0.001

Health is important for every human being. Health, education and income of each individual are three important factors that greatly influence the quality of human resources. Anxiety disorders are a significant mental health problem and can affect an individual's quality of life. Early detection of anxiety disorders is important to provide appropriate intervention and prevent the development of more serious conditions. This research aims to develop an expert system that is able to detect anxiety disorders based on symptoms reported by penggunas. This system uses a forward chaining method and a knowledge base compiled from medical literature and consultations with mental health experts. Several stages of system creation include collecting data on symptoms of anxiety disorders, preparing a knowledge base, implementing a forward chaining inference algorithm, and kuatating the system using test data and expert consultation. The expert system developed in this research is able to provide accurate initial information regarding the symptoms of anxiety disorders in adolescents based on the symptoms input by the pengguna. By utilizing a knowledge base and appropriate diagnostic rules, the system can identify key symptoms that indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder.

In initial observations at SMP Negeri 20 Surakarta, various emotional and behavioral problems were found among students, including self-injurious behavior due to emotional stress, such as friendship conflicts and social pressure. This phenomenon highlights the importance of psychosocial interventions to increase awareness of mental health among adolescents. Adolescence, as a critical period of biological, psychological and social development, is vulnerable to internal and external conflicts that can affect mental well-being. Data shows that the prevalence of emotional mental disorders in adolescents is increasing, with risk factors including academic pressure, poor interpersonal relationships, and lack of mental health awareness and support. To overcome this, community service activities in the form of mental health psychoeducation were carried out at SMP Negeri 20 Surakarta. This activity includes training in managing emotions, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and increasing student awareness about the importance of mental health. Results show increased student understanding and awareness, as well as positive impacts on psychological well-being, social skills, and academic achievement. It is hoped that this program will be the first step in supporting adolescent mental health and reducing the risk of psychological disorders in the future.