The ministry's director of mental health, Imran Pambudi, stated that the campaign was part of promoting promotive and preventive efforts for mental health.
According to Pambudi, psychological wounds are excessive feelings of discomfort, which can disrupt daily activities, triggered by serious events or crises in the form of incidents or stressful events.
"Psychological wounds can be caused by relationships between parents and children, romantic relationships, stress, events that lead to trauma, and others. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of their psychological wounds in the early stage, leaving the wounds deeper and impacting daily life," he explained in Jakarta on Friday.
Pambudi noted that first aid for psychological wounds is the most basic and simple psychological assistance for people experiencing traumatic events.
Hence, his side is collaborating with several influencers in the health sector, such as Ariel Tatum, Dr Farhan Zubedi, and mental health doodle creator Irwantja, as well as the media, to disseminate information on the importance of mental health awareness.
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Pambudi assessed that social media offers a powerful and expansive platform for educational outreach and campaign communication to reach a broader demographic.
His side has compiled six pocket books for first aiders, divided into Pocket Books for First Aiders in schools (PAUD, elementary school, middle/high school), universities, offices, and the community.
He noted that the pocket book is expected to improve literacy and serve as a reference for those with an important role as first aiders for community members facing mental health problems before getting help from professional staff.
In this movement, mental health doodle creator Irwantja educates the public through doodle media, which is currently in great demand. Meanwhile, Dr. Farhan Zubedi, also an influencer who often provides health education through his social media account, is expected to voice the importance of awareness regarding mental health to the public.
Meanwhile, celebrity and influencer Ariel Tatum, who regularly promotes the importance of self-love and mental health, is expected to be a role model for the community as real evidence of the implementation of #PeduliSayangiJiwa in everyday life.
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