DEPRESSION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
DEPRESI DI KALANGAN MAHASISWA
Abstract
Depression among college students has become a significant mental health issue, with an average prevalence reaching 30.6%. This study aims to comprehensively examine the phenomenon of depression among college students, its impacts, and effective prevention and intervention strategies. Using a systematic review method, this study analyzes literature from databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. The results show that depression in college students seriously affects academic performance, social interactions, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and the risk of suicide. Various effective interventions have been identified, including cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnofivesics, logotherapy, empathy interventions, physical activity, and, in certain cases, drug therapy. A holistic approach combining psychological therapy, spiritual aspects, and social support is considered most effective. This study highlights the importance of mental health awareness, access to mental health services on campus, and the active role of educational institutions in supporting students' mental well-being. Suggestions for future research include longitudinal studies and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in diverse cultural contexts.
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Gable, S. L., & Shean, G. D. (2000). Perceived social competence and depression. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 17(1), 139–130. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407500171007
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Son, C., Hegde, S., Smith, A., Wang, X., & Sasangohar, F. (2020). Effects of COVID-19 on college students’ mental health in the United States: Interview survey study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(9), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.2196/21279
Taylor, D. J., Lichstein, K. L., Durrence, H. H., Reidel, B. W., & Bush, A. J. (2005). Epidemiology of insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Sleep, 28(11), 1457–1464. https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/28.11.1457
Ulfah. (2023). Pengaruh Kesehatan Mental Terhadap Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir. Annual Guidance and Counseling Academic Forum, 23–28.
Utami, K. D., Hidayati, R. wahyu, & Susilowati, L. (2021). Pengaruh Terapi Hypnofivesic Terhadap Depresi, Cemas, dan Stres Mahasiswa dalam Menjalani Proses Belajar Mengajar Daring Selama Pandemi Covid-19. Jurnal Kesehatan Mesencephalon, 7(1), 63–68. Retrieved from https://www.ejournal.stikeskepanjen-pemkabmalang.ac.id/index.php/mesencephalon/article/view/253/100
Widiaratri, R. B., & Yudiarso, A. (2022). Logoterapi Efektif Untuk Menurunkan Tingkat Depresi: Studi Meta-Analisis. JIP (Jurnal Intervensi Psikologi), 14(2), 107–116. https://doi.org/10.20885/intervensipsikologi.vol14.iss2.art3
Yuliza, E. (2015). Depresi Dan Penanganannya Pada Mahasiswa. Jurnal Pendidikan, 7(2), 189–196.
Published
2025-05-19
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RATU, Bau et al.
DEPRESSION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Ahlussunnah, [S.l.], v. 8, n. 1, p. 86 - 95, may 2025.
ISSN 2620-8458.
Available at: <https://ojs.stkip-ahlussunnah.ac.id/index.php/jipa/article/view/355>. Date accessed: 02 oct. 2025.
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