Ministry official Yunita Arihandayani on Friday said 365,730 adults and elderly in the capital had taken part in the screening as of November 14.
Of that number, 10,973 people, or 3 percent, showed signs of possible depression, while 9,090 people, or 2.5 percent, showed indications of possible anxiety, she added.
She encouraged Jakarta residents to join the government's Free Health Checkup (CKG) program and mental health screening, calling them an important step for early detection and prevention.
The measure is needed, she said, to help healthy people stay healthy and support those at risk of developing mental health problems.
She added that screenings are available at primary healthcare facilities, most of which in Jakarta are staffed with clinical psychologists.
However, she reminded that early detection tools do not serve as diagnoses but help individuals identify potential concerns.
She explained that early screening is a systematic initial assessment using standardized instruments to identify signs, symptoms, or risk factors related to mental health.
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Translator: Lia Wanadriani Santosa, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Anton Santoso
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