Journal of Mental Health and Social Rehabilitation

The Effects of Social Media on the Mental Health of Malaysian University Students: A Review

2024-12-31T16:58:40+07:00

their students, which has stimulated interest in its effects on mental health. In this review, it would envisage to look and review the existing body of literature related to the relationship between social media usage and mental health particularly among Malaysian university students. The review collates results from a number of studies that examine the impact of social media on mental health, including social media addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. This paper looks at the positive and negative impacts of social media use and how the impact of using social media can vary depending on individual, cultural, and educational context in Malaysia. Positive outcomes noted are increased social connectivity, emotional support, learning and self-expression while negative consequences include the rise of mental health issues like increased isolation, anxiety, low self-esteem sometimes compounded by overuse and problematic social media behavior. In addition, the review examines the degree social media use has on the mental wellbeing of Malaysian students, and the extent to which cultural and educational factors influence how social media use impacts mental wellbeing. Finally, the review suggests directions for future research, especially the need for longitudinal studies to understand better the long-term effects of social media use on mental health. Also, we provide practical recommendations, including promoting awareness of healthy social media habits, university led initiatives to encourage balanced use, and support to mental health resources for students who may experience social media related challenges

Mental Coaching for Emotional Management in High-Risk Correctional Institutions with Super Maximum Security

2025-11-03T16:36:12+07:00

Mental coaching such as emotional management training in Correctional Institutions (prisons) is not only for training purpose but also should be a mandatory treatment for inmates. This coaching is useful for maintaining the mental health of inmates when serving their sentences, a form of rehabilitation, and preparation for integration. However, this form of coaching faces obstacles to being applied to high-risk inmates who are held in super maximum security prisons. Through visits and interviews with officers, it can be seen that this mental coaching training will be more beneficial for prison officers, especially super maximum prison security officers who face securing high-risk inmates every day.

Hubungan Family Support dan Self Compassion dengan Depresi Narapidana Kasus Narkoba di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Narkotika Kelas IIA Jakarta

2025-11-20T14:39:27+07:00

Cases of depression in Correctional Institutions (Lapas) often occur in prisoners in Indonesia. Prison conditions are very different from community conditions because of strict adherence to guards and rules, prisoners have very limited space for movement. In this condition prisoners need internal and external motivation to live their lives in Correctional Institutions. In this study, we will discuss the relationship between family support and self-compassion with depression in prisoners at the Jakarta Narcotics Class IIA Penitentiary. This research is a quantitative research using correlational method. The sample in this study were 136 inmates at the Jakarta Narcotics Prison with non-probability purposive sampling criteria. The data collection tool uses a questionnaire. Pearson Correlationin the negative direction of 0.229. And the significance value between the self-compassion variable and the depression variable is 0.011 and the value of Pearson Correlationin the negative direction of 0.216. It can be concluded that the higher the family support, the lower the depression in prisoners and the higher the self-compassion, the lower the depression in prisoners.

Studi Kasus Efek Mindfulness Therapy dalam Menurunkan Stres Anak di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Bengkulu

2025-11-20T14:22:34+07:00

The phenomenon of stress experienced by juvenile correctional client frequently occurs. This is caused by various factors such as being away from family, monotonous activities in Juvenile Rehabilitation Center led to psychological issues such as stress. Therefore, researcher initiate Mindfulness Therapy Program to reduce level of stress for juvenile client. Mindfulness therapy is meditation training and conducted for eight sessions. In this study explores how the effect of mindfulness therapy to reduce child stress in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center Class II Bengkulu. The aim is to find out the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy on reducing child stress in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center Class II Bengkulu. This research uses a qualitative research approach and uses this type of case study research. This study consists of 5 subjects with certain criteria. The result of study shows that there is declining stress after mindfulness therapy. As a result this study is mindfulness therapy has effective effect in reducing child stress in juvenile correctional client frequently Class II Bengkulu.

Psychological Well-Being pada Narapidana Lanjut Usia di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan KLAS IIA Sragen

2025-11-20T14:38:04+07:00

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi kesejahteraan psikologis serta upaya yang dilakukan narapidana lanjut usia dalam mencapai psychological well-being di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Klas IIA Sragen. Kehidupan di lembaga pemasyarakatan dapat memengaruhi kesehatan psikologis seseorang dan menimbulkan tekanan mental seperti stres, rasa bersalah, dan isolasi sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan observasi terhadap empat narapidana lanjut usia yang telah menjalani setengah dari masa pidananya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keempat subjek memiliki tingkat kesejahteraan psikologis yang relatif baik pada beberapa dimensi seperti penerimaan diri, pengembangan diri, tujuan hidup, otonomi, dan hubungan positif dengan orang lain. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk mencapai kesejahteraan psikologis meliputi peningkatan religiusitas, partisipasi dalam kegiatan pembinaan, serta membangun hubungan sosial yang positif dengan sesama narapidana dan petugas. Dukungan keluarga dan lingkungan lembaga pemasyarakatan juga berperan penting dalam menjaga kesejahteraan psikologis narapidana lanjut usia.