The Importance of Mental Health in Adolescents in MAN 1 Kediri City

Abstract

Adolescents have the majority of physical and mental health in good condition, but due to several disorders, they are vulnerable to mental health problems. They are vulnerabilities have not been matched by the existence of a mental health service center, especially for adolescents at MAN 1 Kediri City. The purpose of this community service is to provide knowledge of the importance of mental health in adolescents. In this community service activity we conducted a mental health screening for adolescents at MAN 1 Kediri City, where we asked several questions about their problems, there were 85% of students at MAN 1 Kota Kediri experiencing mental health disorders, such as crying easily for no reason, difficulty sleeping, no appetite, and so forth. As for us, we also provide efforts to relax the mind, namely with 5 finger hypnosis. Five finger hypnosis is a type of hypnotherapy using five fingers where the client is assisted to change the perception of anxiety, stress, tension and fear by accepting suggestions on the verge of subconsciousness or in a relaxed state by moving his fingers on command. Students of MAN 1 City of Kediri can follow the 5 finger hypnosis steps calmly.