Relationship between Mental Health and Socio Emotional Learning of Students (Case Study at Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar)

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the relationship between mental health and social-emotional learning of students at Makassar Poltekkes Kemenkes. The main focus of the study was to identify factors that influence the interaction between the two variables, by developing a data collection tool that included in-depth interviews. The findings showed that students with better levels of mental health tend to have higher social emotional skills, which contribute positively to their character development. The results of the qualitative analysis indicated that emotional support from the social environment, including family and educational institutions, is highly influential in strengthening mental well-being and social-emotional learning. The findings have profound significance in the context of health care, as they demonstrate the importance of integrating mental health approaches in character education programmes. The implications of this study encourage health education institutions to pay attention to mental health aspects as an integral part of curriculum development, which not only aims to improve academic competence, but also shape students' character to be more adaptive and resilient to face life's challenges.