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Youth mental health and welfare initiatives in Tangerang

Overview

Regional leaders in Banten and Tangerang are focusing on youth development, emphasizing character building, mental health, and social welfare.

Initially, officials in Banten and South Tangerang urged teenagers to prioritize mental well-being and character formation. Leaders highlighted the need for parents to act as moral role models to counter the influences of the internet and encouraged the wise use of digital devices to maintain family interaction.

Efforts subsequently expanded to include violence prevention and peer-to-peer support. In Tangerang, officials called for increased synergy with organizations like the Komite Muda Perempuan Indonesia to address violence against women and children. Additionally, the promotion of adolescent mental health through the Pusat Informasi dan Konseling Remaja (PIK-R) program was emphasized, providing students with counseling platforms and integrating family planning education.

Entities

Tangerang · Banten · BKKBN · Tangerang Selatan · Intan Nurul Hikmah

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Tangerang officials prioritize youth mental health and violence prevention

    Officials in Tangerang are prioritizing mental health and violence prevention, focusing on peer counseling for youth and increased synergy to combat violence against women and children.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Banten and South Tangerang leaders urge youth to prioritize character and mental health

    Leaders in Banten and South Tangerang are urging teenagers to choose social circles carefully and use technology wisely to protect their mental health and character development.

Sources

bantenekspres.co.id · bantenraya.com · halobanten.com