A community service
team from Universitas Ngudi Waluyo has successfully improved stakeholder
understanding of mental health through the socialization of the Community
Mental Health Implementation Team (TPKJM) in West Kotawaringin Regency in 2025.
This program is crucial for addressing mental health challenges at the
grassroots level, such as low rates of early detection and delayed referrals.
Background and Issues
Mental health is a
vital component of public well-being, yet it is often overlooked. Data from the
2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) showed that the prevalence of
mental-emotional disorders in Indonesia reached 9.8%. Although the regency
government had previously established a TPKJM at the regency level, its
effectiveness was hindered by the lack of operational units at the sub-district
and village levels. This resulted in sporadic, reactive case management and a
lack of cross-sectoral coordination.
Methodology
The activity utilized
a community engagement approach that emphasized multisectoral collaboration. A
total of 106 participants, including heads of community health centers
(Puskesmas), sub-district and village officials, and health cadres,
participated in interactive socialization sessions. The team used pre-tests and
post-tests to measure improvements in mental health literacy, understanding of
TPKJM structures, and procedures for managing People with Mental Disorders
(ODGJ).
Key Findings
Evaluation results
showed a significant increase in participant understanding following the
socialization:
- Before the activity,
19.8% of participants were in the "low" knowledge category, 64.1% in
"moderate," and 16.0% in "high".
- After the
socialization, no participants remained in the "low" category, while
64.1% had achieved a "high" level of understanding.
- The mean
understanding score increased from 79.94 to 86.59.
Implications and
Impact
This capacity building
serves as a crucial initial step toward establishing a responsive and
integrated mental health system down to the village level. Through the
formation of TPKJM at the sub-district and village levels, processes for early
detection, support, and rehabilitation are expected to become more systematic.
According to Muhammad Yunani and his team from Universitas Ngudi Waluyo, the
sustainability of this program requires formal regulatory support, budget
allocations, and routine monitoring to ensure mental health remains a priority
in village development planning.
Author Profile:
- Muhammad Yunani - Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Ani Helis Priyanti- Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Adieb Fuad Himmawan- Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Reimundo Pinheiro M- Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Lianaria Boru Sagala- Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Effy Simanjuntak- Universitas Ngudi Waluyo
- Andry Budhi Hartono-
Research Source:
Yunani, M., et al. (2026). "Socialization of the Community Mental Health Implementation Team at the Sub-district/Village Level in West Kotawaringin Regency in 2025". Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB), 5(5), 437-450.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i5.30.
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