In February 2025, Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced the launch of a nationwide mental health screening program, providing free services to all Indonesian citizens. This initiative aims to reach the country’s entire population of approximately 280 million people, making it one of the government’s most extensive health programs to date.
The program is supported by 10,000 community health centers (puskesmas) and 15,000 clinics across the country. It responds to the rising mental health issues, especially among children and adolescents. Data from 2023 indicated that one in 10 Indonesians have mental health issues, with a significant gap in screening and early detection.
The Indonesia-National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (I-NAMHS) in 2022 revealed that 34.9% of adolescents experienced mental health issues in the past year, yet only 2.6% accessed support or counseling services. This program seeks to bridge that gap by providing accessible mental health screenings and promoting early intervention.
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