Biological Determinants of Adolescent Mental Health
Health is a holistic concept encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. An individual cannot be deemed truly healthy without mental wellness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; rather, it is a state in which indi...
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Health is a holistic concept encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. An individual cannot be deemed truly healthy without mental wellness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; rather, it is a state in which individuals realize their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.1 Good mental health enables individuals to build positive relationships, accept themselves and others, and manage emotional challenges effectively.
In adolescents, mental health is a particularly critical concern. Data from the Indonesian National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (NAMHS) report that approxima-tely one in three adolescents (34.9%) experience mental health problems, while one in ten (5.5%) are affected by a diagnosable mental disorder.2 These alarming figures underscore that adolescent mental health is not only a psychological or educational issue but a major public health priority.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a7cd6e2857f541548d7c5b9ebb0d981d2025-08-20T02:16:55ZengDow University of Health SciencesJournal of the Dow University of Health Sciences1995-21982410-21802025-04-01191Biological Determinants of Adolescent Mental HealthWardiyah Daulay0S. Kep1Ns.2M. Kep3Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. Health is a holistic concept encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. An individual cannot be deemed truly healthy without mental wellness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; rather, it is a state in which individuals realize their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.1 Good mental health enables individuals to build positive relationships, accept themselves and others, and manage emotional challenges effectively. In adolescents, mental health is a particularly critical concern. Data from the Indonesian National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (NAMHS) report that approxima-tely one in three adolescents (34.9%) experience mental health problems, while one in ten (5.5%) are affected by a diagnosable mental disorder.2 These alarming figures underscore that adolescent mental health is not only a psychological or educational issue but a major public health priority. https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/2307 |
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| title_short | Biological Determinants of Adolescent Mental Health |
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