The Role of Psychoeducation: Raising Youth Awareness

Adolescent awareness of mental health literacy and knowledge of the role of psychologists tends to be low. Aspects of mental health literacy: 1) Maintenance of positive mental health; 2) Recognition of mental illness; 3) Attitude to mental illness stigma; 4) Help-seeking efficacy; 5) Help- seeking attitude. The purpose of the study was to improve student literacy about mental health and the role of psychologists for adolescents and awareness of the importance of psychological consultation at that age. The methods applied in psychoeducation use several methods, namely group studies, lectures, and simulations. The design of this study used a one group pre-test and post-test design. The results showed that the treatment given had an effect on increasing mental health literacy in adolescents. Proven by data analysis data obtained a value of p = 0.000 which means there is a difference before and after treatment. Also supported by the bar graph that the student scores before and after treatment have increased.