Bulungan Regency Holds Seminar to Train Children's Mental Resilience Early On

The Bulungan Regency government in Indonesia is proactively addressing the mental well-being of its youth by organizing a seminar focused on building early mental resilience. Held in Tanjung Selor as part of the 42nd National Children's Day, the event aimed to equip teenagers with essential skills to navigate the complexities of modern life.

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Training mental resilience from an early age is no longer an option, but an urgency and a necessity to save our golden generation. Because a lack of understanding about mental health causes bullying stigma and deviant behavior.

Under the theme of "mental health and social issues," the seminar specifically targeted stress management for adolescents. Participants, including members of the Regional Children's Forum and students from various secondary schools, learned to recognize signs of mental distress and develop coping mechanisms. This initiative is seen as crucial for addressing challenges like bullying, academic pressure, and the pervasive influence of digitalization.

Andriana, head of the local Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning Agency (DP3AP2KB), highlighted the critical need for mental health education. She noted that one in three Indonesian teenagers experiences mild to moderate mental health disorders, underscoring the urgency of early intervention. The seminar sought to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and foster a more supportive environment in schools and communities.

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The future of Bulungan Regency in the next five to ten years is in the hands of the younger generation who must be prepared from an early age.

Bupati Bulungan, Syarwani, attended the event, emphasizing that preparing young people for the future requires ensuring their physical and mental health. He stated that the youth of Bulungan are valuable assets and their well-being is paramount for the regency's future. The seminar provided a platform for information exchange and skill development, aiming to cultivate a generation capable of facing future challenges.

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The main goal of the seminar is to increase teenagers' understanding of mental health and social issues. In addition, this activity equips teenagers with strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and social pressure, while reducing the negative stigma towards mental health in schools and communities.