Publications by authors named "Armaji Kamaludi Syarif"
Evaluating a prototype digital mental health literacy intervention for children and young people aged 11-15 in Java, Indonesia: a mixed methods, multi-site case study evaluation.
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health
June 2023
Background: The Improving Mental Health Literacy Among Children and Young People in Indonesia (IMPeTUs) intervention is a co-produced, evidence-based digital intervention designed to improve anxiety and depression focused mental health literacy and self-management among people aged 11-15 in Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the usability, feasibility and preliminary impact of our intervention.
Methods: Mixed methods, multi-site case studies based on a theory of change.
Background: Optimising mental health literacy (MHL) at the individual and population level can be an effective mental health improvement and prevention tool. However, concepts of MHL are largely based on evidence from high-income countries. Little is known about the manifestation and role of MHL in countries where collectivist health and social cultures are dominant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mental illness is a leading cause of disease burden amongst children and young people (CYP). This is exacerbated in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries which often have embryonic care structures. Understanding and targeting illness beliefs is a potentially efficacious way of optimising the development of health prevention interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImproving mental health literacy among young people aged 11-15 years in Java, Indonesia: the co-development of a culturally-appropriate, user-centred resource (The IMPeTUs Intervention).
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- Many mental health issues start in late childhood and can lead to serious adult problems if not addressed, especially in low to middle-income countries where treatment is lacking.
- To tackle this, researchers collaborated with children and young people to create a mental health literacy intervention based on their needs, conducting interviews and focus groups with various stakeholders.
- The final product is a digital application designed for 11-15-year-olds, focusing on understanding and managing depression and anxiety, featuring interactive games and exercises for better engagement.