Resolving Indonesia's Mental Health Issues' Challenges

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On October 10, 2022, the entire world will mark World Mental Health Day or World Mental Health Day (HKJS). Making mental health and well-being for all a global priority is the topic of this commemoration, which will be placed for the 28th time in 2022. The observance of World Mental Health Day serves as a platform for advocacy work on the value of mental health and the necessity for all parties to work together to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality mental health care. This is due to the fact that there are currently a sizable number of mental health illnesses in the world.

Nearly a billion individuals worldwide are estimated to suffer from mental health illnesses, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). An increase in mental health condition cases from prior years also had an impact on this number. As of 2020, there were 26% more incidences of anxiety disorders and 28% more cases of depression. The COVID-19 pandemic just makes matters worse. Anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and eating disorders are the mental disorders that are most frequently present in these situations. This, of course, enlightens us to the reality that mental health illnesses are a major issue that calls for collaborative solutions. But regrettably, it can be difficult to discuss about mental health difficulties in Indonesia itself. In Indonesia, there is still a lot of social stigma and prejudice against those who have mental health illnesses. The difficulties Indonesia faces in addressing mental health issues are undoubtedly exacerbated by this circumstance. The challenges that the Indonesian state faces in terms of mental health issues include the following:

1. Discrimination against mental health conditions

According to Riskesdas data from 2018, depression affects 12 million people over the age of 15 while mental and emotional illnesses affect 19 million people over the same age. Labelling, isolation, and stereotypes that society frequently applies to those with mental health illnesses are among the factors that aggravate this issue. As a result, those who experience it frequently feel alone and prefer to keep their issues to themselves. They even start to avoid consulting out of fear of rejection.

2. Lack of awareness of mental health

People in Indonesia have an unfavourable opinion of those who suffer from mental health illnesses due to a lack of mental health literacy. According to Dr. Edduwar Idul Riyadi, Sp. KJ, Associate Expert in Health Epidemiology, Directorate of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, the community still lacks mental health literacy at the present time. As a result, victims experience discrimination from those around them rather than receiving assistance.

3. Access to mental health services is unequal.

People with mental health illnesses in Indonesia do not always receive the best care due to a lack of access to mental health services. There are three provinces without psychiatrists and eight provinces without mental hospitals in Indonesia alone. At least 90% of people with mental health illnesses, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, will not receive proper care. As a result, on World Mental Health Day, Indonesia faces a dilemma.

References

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Pranita, E. (2022, April 23). Retrieved from Kompas.com: https://www.kompas.com/sains/read/2022/04/23/130200923/kesehatan-mental-di-indonesia-stigma-odgj-masih-melekat?page=all

Wulandari, F. (2022, Oktober 12). Retrieved from Tribun Kesehatan: https://www.tribunnews.com/kesehatan/2022/10/12/kemenkes-masyarakat-masih-minim-literasi-soal-gangguan-kesehatan-mental


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