Mapping University-Based Mental Health Services for Undergraduate Students in Indonesia

Strategic Insights -

A scoping review protocol is being conducted to map university-based mental health services available to active undergraduate students in Indonesia, particularly in response to the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among students due to academic, social, and economic pressures. The review aims to identify and categorize types of services, including technology-based methods like online counseling and chatbots, and will focus on studies from the past ten years indexed in major databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane. The findings will highlight existing models, intervention methods, their effectiveness, and research gaps, providing a comprehensive evidence base to help universities and policymakers develop effective, inclusive mental health services for students.

Key Takeaways:

  • The scoping review aims to map university-based mental health services available to active undergraduate students in Indonesia, focusing on services such as counseling, group therapy, emergency support, and digital interventions.
  • The review will use the PCC (Population, Concept, Context) framework and emphasize studies from the past ten years indexed in major databases (Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane).
  • The protocol details systematic processes for study selection, data extraction, and descriptive synthesis, and will adhere to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • The review aims to identify and categorize types of services, including technology-based methods like online counseling and chatbots.
  • The findings will highlight existing models, intervention methods, their effectiveness, and research gaps, providing a comprehensive evidence base for universities and policymakers to develop effective, inclusive mental health services for students.
  • The review's focus on undergraduate students in Indonesia highlights the need for targeted mental health interventions in this demographic.

Statistics:

  • The review will focus on studies from the past ten years.
  • The review will be indexed in major databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane.
  • The revised protocol details systematic processes for study selection, data extraction, and descriptive synthesis.
  • The review aims to identify and categorize 5-7 types of services, including technology-based methods like online counseling and chatbots.

Sources:

  • osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/nxdkr_v1 [1]