Creation and Socialization of Mental Health Service System Based on Community Empowerment in Kapanewon Sedayu

Authors

  • Reny Yuniasanti Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta
  • Sheilla Varadhila Peristianto Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta
  • Hazalizah Hamzah Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
  • Anggraeni Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta
  • Sandiasih Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta

Abstract

This community service program aimed to develop and institutionalize a community-based mental health service system in Kapanewon Sedayu, Bantul Regency, in response to the increasing prevalence of severe mental disorders and the limited availability of psychological services at the primary health care level. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of stakeholder coordination, needs assessment, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), mental health cadre training, and system socialization. Three FGDs conducted between June and October 2025 resulted in the formulation of a locally adapted service flow and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). A total of mental health cadres were trained and formally appointed through an official decree of the Kapanewon government. The program culminated in the launch of LENTERA (Sedayu Integrated Mental Health Service) on November 14, 2025, integrating education, early detection, psychosocial assistance, and referral mechanisms. The initiative strengthened multi-stakeholder collaboration and established a structured and sustainable community-based mental health service model with replication potential in similar regions.

References

Armstrong, G., Kermode, M., Raja, S., Suja, S., Chandra, P., & Jorm, A. F. (2011). A mental health training program for community health workers in India: Impact on knowledge and attitudes. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 5, 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-5-17

Basic Health Research (Riskesdas). (2018). Data Catalogue: Availability of Riskesdas Data. Accessed on 6 August 2024 from https://layanandata.kemkes.go.id/katalog-data/riskesdas/ketersediaan-data/riskesdas-2018.

Government of Indonesia. 2006. Government Regulation (PP) Number 36 of 2006 in Indonesia regulates Search and Rescue. Accessed on 3 August 2024 from https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/49140/pp-no-36-tahun-2006.

Galvin, M., & Byansi, W. (2020). A systematic review of task shifting for mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Mental Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207411.2020.1798720

Idaiani, S., & Riyadi, E. I. (2018). The mental health system in Indonesia: the challenges of meeting needs. Journal of Health Service Research and Development, 70-80.

Indonesia. 2014. Law Number 18 of 2014 concerning Mental Health. Accessed on 1 August 2024 from https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/38646/uu-no-18-tahun-2014.

Mahendradhata, Y., l.aksono, T., Shita, L., dan Prastuti, S. (2017). Indonesia health system review 2017. : World Health Organization on Behalf of Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.

Nabilah, M. (2024). Yogyakarta Becomes the Province with the Highest Prevalence of Schizophrenia: What Are the Triggers?. Accessed on 6 August 2024 from https://www.tempo.co/gaya-hidup/yogyakarta-jadi-provinsi-dengan-prevalensi-skizofrenia-tertinggi-apa-pemicunya—380617

Putri, A. K., Gustriawanto, N., Rahapsari, S., Sholikhah, A. R., Prabaswara, S., Kusumawardhani, A. C., & Kristina, S. A. (2021). Exploring the perceived challenges and support needs of Indonesian mental health stakeholders: A qualitative study. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 15, 81. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-021-00504-9

Ria, S. (2023). ODGJ patients in Bantul reach thousands, with fewer than 10 psychiatrists. Accessed on 8 August 2024 from https://jogjapolitan.harianjogja.com/read/2023/12/04/511/1157087/pasien-odgj-di-bantul-mencapai-ribuan-jumlah-dokter-jiwa-kurang-dari-10

Rinaldi, M. R., & Yuniasanti, R. (2020). Anxiety in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. COVID-19 in Various Perspectives, 137-150.

Rathod, S., Narsimba, P., Muhamed, I., Paul, G., Pranay, R., Lina, G., dan Farooq, N. (2017). Mental health service provision in low- and middle-income countries. Health Services Insights. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178632917694350

Trisnanto, P. Y., Sakti, D. A. K., Suwita, I. K., Hariez, T. M., Pitoyo, A. Z., Gunawan, G., & Alvionita, C. V. (2024). Product design video of a mental health anxiety monitoring and evaluation tool, using YouTube Shorts for the public. Journal of Indonesian Community Service Products, 1(2), 93-104.

World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all. World Health Organization.

World Health Organization (WHO). (2021). Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches. World Health Organization.

Yuniasanti, R., & Rinaldi, M. R. (2022). Mental Health Level: Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences 12(9):508-521.

Downloads

Published

2026-07-08

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Articles

License

Copyright (c) 2026 Reny Yuniasanti, Sheilla Varadhila Peristianto, Hazalizah Hamzah, Anggraeni, Sandiasih

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.