ACTUALIZING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH DAPIL SEWARGA (SKILLED YOUTH, HEALTHY BODY AND SOUL)

This is a Response to the Kesehatan wikithon

Today, Indonesia is in a mental health emergency phase. Based on data obtained from the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskedes), more than 19 million people aged 15 years and above suffer from mental disorders, and this is expected to increase significantly every year. Referring to the Asia Care Survey 2024, the most concerned mental disorder is stress or burnout, which is then followed by sleep quality problems. This increase is caused by various factors, one of which is environmental changes driven by the rapid development of information and communication technology which may trigger pressure and social isolation which leads to anxiety, depression, and prolonged stress.

In overcoming mental health problems, DAPIL SEWARGA (Skilled Youth Healthy Soul and Body) is needed. The skilled youth referred to in this context are those who are skilled in spiritual (Spiritual Quotient (SQ), Emotional (Emotional Quotient (EQ), and Intellectual (Intelligent Quotient (IQ). In realizing these three aspects, it can be done by:
1. Spiritual Quotient (SQ) is the intelligence of the soul that assists a person to develop themselves as a whole by applying positive values. To apply SQ, it can be done by joining religious science assemblies, following Tarbiyah, and various other religious activities so that youth can increase faith and piety to Allah SWT.
2. Emotional Quotient (EQ) or emotional intelligence is the ability to socialize in society which can be trained with the ability to convey ideas, thoughts to others. The application of EQ can be done by joining youth communities that are oriented towards self-development and careers such as Karang Taruna, mosque youth, and other youth communities. With good communication skills and through training and guidance, it is hoped that these young people will be able to help prevent mental disorders and become real agents of change in society.
3. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) or cognitive intelligence can be channeled with the “Healthy Writing” method, which is an expressive writing therapy to eliminate anxiety disorders, emotions, and excessive stress through writing that can be used as a literary work. The writing is done in a structured, consistent manner, and with guidance from writers or those who have experience in literacy in order to produce quality work.

DAPIL SEWARGA is expected to be able to become community cadres to reduce and minimize or prevent mental and physical health problems for the surrounding community. Therefore, it is very necessary to have cooperation, support, and assistance from various parties, such as family, community, and local government in realizing this idea.

Affiliation: Remaja Masjid Nurul Iman Pattingalloang
Age: 22-30