Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid in Reducing Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescents

Rani  Devayanti; Satrio Kusumo  Lelono; Yoyo  Haryono; Nining  Fitrianingsih; Tisna  Yanti; Josephine M. De  Leon; Yuliana .; Sri  Redjeki; Bustomi .

doi:10.61707/jwha9270

Authors

Rani Devayanti Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Satrio Kusumo Lelono Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Yoyo Haryono Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Nining Fitrianingsih Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Tisna Yanti Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Josephine M. De Leon Centro Escolar University, School of Nursing and Graduate School, Manila, Philippines
Yuliana . Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Sri Redjeki Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia
Bustomi . Wijaya Husada Institute, Department of Health, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/jwha9270

Keywords:

Mental Health, First Aid, Suicidal Ideation, Adolescents

Abstract

Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, with individuals aged 15-29 making up 20% of these deaths. Addressing suicidal ideation in adolescents is vital for future well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid in reducing suicidal ideation using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. It focused on 74 third-semester students from Wijaya Husada Institute, aged 16-24, selected through purposive sampling. Participants underwent Mental Health First Aid across three sessions, with suicidal ideation measured by the Suicidal Intention Rating Scale (SIRS) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests at a significance level of α=0.05. Results showed a decrease in suicidal ideation from moderate in 49 respondents to 25 respondents (33.8%) post-intervention. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant reduction in suicidal ideation (p=0.000), indicating the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid in adolescents.