Journal of Mental Health Issues and Behavior(JMHIB) ISSN: 2799-1261

Differences in Smartphone Addiction between Male and Female Adolescents

2024-06-28T10:19:27+00:00

The number of smartphone users has been rapidly increasing because smartphones are not only used as communication devices but also as means to seek entertainment and information. Data shows that 80% of smartphone users in Indonesia are teenagers. Unfortunately, excessive smartphone usage can lead to negative consequences, one of which is smartphone addiction. There are differences in emotional aspects between teenage boys and girls that can lead to differences in smartphone addiction between them. This research was conducted to determine whether there is a difference in smartphone addiction between male and female adolescents. The research used a non-experimental research strategy with a differential research design. A total of 100 teenagers (50 girls and 50 boys) who lived in South Jakarta, aged 10-24 years, and owning smartphones participated in the study. The results indicate that there is a difference in smartphone addiction between male and female adolescents, where female having a higher level of addiction.

The Effects of Diet on the Elimination and Prevention of Mental Health Illnesses

2024-07-11T05:49:00+00:00

The study investigates the relationship between diet type and mental health, focusing on the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mental health illnesses and their treatment. We gathered results from 15 participants over ten years using self-administered questionnaires and biochemical assessments. The study discovered significant correlations between diets and mental health diseases, with Western diets increasing the incidence of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. Mediterranean and high-fiber diets showed protective effects, reducing the rates of these disorders by 40% and 30%, respectively. Some participants also showed deficiencies in omega-3 PUFAs and vitamin D. Pharmacological interventions, such as omega-3 supplementation and Mediterranean diets, improve mental health outcomes. The study emphasizes the importance of dietary change in preventing and treating psychiatric disorders and emphasizes the need for clinical and population-level dietary changes.

Life Skills for Promoting Mental Well-Being among Indian Adolescents and Youth

2024-07-23T11:30:27+00:00

Abstract: Adolescents and young emerging adults are highly vulnerable to stress and strain due to numerous transitions which are biological, socio-emotional, and psychological in nature. This coupled with external factors and environmental influences such as family structure and needs, peer-pressure, school and college environment play a critical role in influencing their thoughts and behavior. Hence it becomes crucial to find the means for strengthening problem-solving skills thereby enhancing their mental health and overall well-being. Life skills serve as an effective means of empowering adolescents and youth to navigate life’s challenges proficiently, using a skill-based approach. The World Health Organization (WHO) focuses on ten core life skills including aspects of individual personality (self-awareness, empathy), cognitive skills (critical and creative thinking, decision making, problem solving), coping skills (coping with stress and emotions), interpersonal relationships and communication skills. The Jeevan Kaushal Curriculum (2.0) framed by University Grants Commission proposes several core skills essential for living successful lives viz. communication skills, professional skills (career and team skills), leadership and management skills and universal human values. This study attempts to explore the role of core documents such as the Jeevan Kaushal Curriculum (2.0), WHO Universal Health Coverage for Mental Health and National Education Policy (NEP, 2020) in supporting the mental well-being of the target population, using document analysis. The study findings indicate that the Jeevan Kaushal curriculum (2.0) can be used as an effective tool towards fostering student skills sets and enhancing mental strength thereby supporting the promotion and maintenance of mental well-being of adolescents and youth in the Indian context. Moreover, it is in alignment with the core features of NEP 2020 which focuses on a holistic, transformational higher education curriculum incorporating value-based education and community engagement services.