Strengthening Community Psychological Well-Being through Community-Based Mental Health Education

Wan Mariah; Siti Munawati; Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib; Zetmin Zetmin; Muhamad Hendry Surya

doi:10.62568/jocs.v4i4.932

Authors

Wan Mariah STAI Aceh Tamiang
Siti Munawati Universitas Islam Syekh Yusuf Tangerang
Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib Universitas Dharmawangsa
Zetmin Zetmin Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Arastamar Mamasa
Muhamad Hendry Surya Akademi Maritim Belawan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62568/jocs.v4i4.932

Keywords:

Mental Health, Psychological Well-Being, Health Education, Community Empowerment, Coping Strategies

Abstract

Psychological well-being is an essential component of public health because it is associated with individuals’ ability to manage life stressors, develop positive social relationships, and experience a meaningful life. However, limited mental health literacy and insufficient understanding of strategies for maintaining psychological well-being remain important challenges within communities. This community service program aimed to strengthen community psychological well-being through community-based mental health education. The activity was conducted online through Zoom and presented as part of an international community service program at Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda Batam on June 22, 2026. A participatory educational approach was implemented to introduce participants to mental health and psychological well-being, identify factors influencing psychological conditions, recognize psychological distress, and develop adaptive coping strategies for managing everyday challenges. The activity provided participants with opportunities to enhance their understanding of the importance of psychological well-being and to increase awareness of factors that may influence their psychological conditions. The educational process also encouraged participants to recognize more adaptive coping strategies, develop self-awareness, and strengthen the role of social support in maintaining psychological well-being. These findings indicate that community-based mental health education can serve as a strategic approach to strengthening community awareness and capacity to support psychological well-being. Sustained community education is therefore important for promoting healthier coping practices and fostering psychologically supportive community environments.

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