Email this article The Impact of Disaster on Children's Mental
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ENGLISH: The impact of natural disasters on children's mental health is significant, with many experiencing disorders such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety that impact children's resilience and mental health post-disaster. This research was conducted in 2024. The literature search showed that from 392 initial results, only five articles met the inclusion criteria for further analysis, with various research designs reflecting the impact of disasters on children's mental health in Indonesia. Evaluation of the quality of the research showed that the articles were well classified, providing important insights into the topic under study. Research shows that children, especially girls, are particularly vulnerable to psychological disorders such as PTSD after experiencing a disaster, with symptoms including excessive fear and difficulty sleeping. The research findings concluded that natural disasters have a significant impact on children's mental health, with many experiencing disorders such as PTSD, depression and anxiety, and the importance of psychosocial interventions and disaster preparedness education to help them cope with trauma and increase mental resilience
INDONESIA: Dampak bencana alam terhadap kesehatan mental anak-anak sangat signifikan, banyak yang mengalami gangguan seperti PTSD, depresi, dan kecemasan yang berdapmak pada ketahanan dan kesehatan mental anak-anak pasca bencana. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tahun 2024. Penelusuran literatur yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa dari 392 hasil awal, hanya lima artikel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi untuk dianalisis lebih lanjut, dengan beragam desain penelitian yang mencerminkan dampak bencana terhadap kesehatan mental anak-anak di Indonesia. Evaluasi kualitas penelitian menunjukkan bahwa artikel-artikel tersebut memiliki klasifikasi yang baik, memberikan wawasan penting mengenai topik yang diteliti. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak, terutama perempuan, sangat rentan terhadap gangguan psikologis seperti PTSD setelah mengalami bencana, dengan gejala yang mencakup rasa takut berlebihan dan kesulitan tidur. Temuan penelitian diperoleh kesimpulkan bahwa bencana alam memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap kesehatan mental anak-anak, dengan banyak yang mengalami gangguan seperti PTSD, depresi, dan kecemasan, serta pentingnya intervensi psikososial dan pendidikan kesiapsiagaan bencana untuk membantu mereka mengatasi trauma dan meningkatkan ketahanan mental.
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