Edukasi, Skrining, Dan Pendampingan Psikososial Bagi Warga Belajar Di Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (Pkbm) Maju Sejahtera Kota Padang: Laporan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Emotional and social problems among children and adolescents require attention because they may affect development, social relationships, and learning. This community service activity aimed to provide mental health education, conduct early screening of social-emotional problems, and provide psychosocial support for learners at a community learning center (PKBM) in Padang. The activity included education, interactive discussion, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) screening, and counseling with psychiatrists. A total of 30 participants attended, with SDQ analysis conducted among 25 participants aged ≤18 years. The median age was 15 years (range 11–36 years), with equal proportions of males and females (50.0%). Overall difficulties were categorized as normal in 56.0%, borderline in 28.0%, and abnormal in 16.0% of participants. Peer problems and emotional symptoms were prominent findings. Counseling identified family problems, social relationships, school-related stress, bullying, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. These findings highlight the importance of early detection and ongoing psychosocial support according to participants’ needs