Mengenali Diri dan Mengungkapkan Emosi melalui Psikoedukasi di SMA Negeri 16 Samarinda

Abstract

Mental health is an important aspect of adolescent development and learning. An initial assessment of 54 students at SMA Negeri 16 Samarinda showed that 59.3% of students frequently experienced emotional exhaustion, 53.7% experienced excessive anxiety or worry, and 50.0% felt less confident in their abilities. Students also showed a tendency to suppress problems and were not yet optimal in expressing emotions and seeking support. This community service activity aimed to improve students’ understanding and skills in recognizing emotions, expressing feelings in healthy ways, and seeking support. The activity was conducted through psychoeducation with the theme “Nggak Harus Dipendam: Mengenali Diri, Mengungkapkan Emosi, dan Mencari Dukungan” in an interactive seminar involving approximately 50 students. Evaluation was conducted using online pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The results showed improvements across all measured indicators. The greatest increase was found in healthy emotional expression, from 47.1% to 92.9%, perception of sharing feelings, from 72.5% to 97.6%, and understanding of the impact of suppressing emotions, from 76.5% to 97.6%. These findings indicate that psychoeducation can improve students’ understanding of emotional awareness and regulation and encourage openness in seeking support. Follow-up activities should focus on strengthening mental health literacy and emotional regulation skills through continuous guidance involving school counselors, parents, and peers.