Education for Communities in Dealing with People with Mental Disorders in the Context of Community Peace in Abiansemal Village, Badung Regency

Abstract

Mental disorders are manifestations of behavioral deviations due to emotional distortion. It is also defined as the irregularities in behavior, which occurs due to the decline in all psychiatric functions. Therefore, the existence of these deviations caused People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) to be treated differently, and are often called crazy. One form of treatment inequality that leads to wrong actions in dealing with ODGJ is the shackling practice. Data obtained from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2013, showed that 1.7% out of 1,000 Indonesians have experienced schizophernia or psychosis, while approximately 14.8% had been shackled in their lives using ODGJ. The large number of ODGJs in Bali Province shows that there is a need for appropriate handling from both the government and the community. The problem faced by the family ODGJ people includes economical and social factors. Stigma in the community of people with mental disorders also complicates the comprehensive handling process. Goffman in Lestari stated that stigma on people with mental disorders has two main components. Based on these problems, a community service is conducted to provide education related to the handling of ODGJ. It automatically helps to eliminate stigma in the community and helps families with ODGJ members in handling them independently.