NERS NEWS — On February 27, 2026, PKK students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga conducted a health promotion activity with the theme “Suicide Prevention” as an effort to increase knowledge and prevention among patients with mental disorders. The activity was carried out through a health education session accompanied by educational material on recognizing signs of suicide risk, the importance of social support, and simple ways patients can manage negative thoughts. In addition, the students invited patients to participate in interactive discussions so that the material delivered could be more easily understood and applied in daily life.
This health promotion activity involved PKK students under the guidance of ward nurses and healthcare workers at the hospital. The academic supervisor for this activity was Prof. Ah. Yusuf, S.Kp., M.Kes. The session was conducted for patients in the Flamboyan Ward of Menur Mental Hospital, Surabaya. During the activity, students actively delivered the material, facilitated discussions, and provided opportunities for patients to ask questions and share their experiences.
The activity aimed to improve patients’ knowledge about the importance of maintaining mental health and recognizing early signs of suicide risk. The background of this activity is based on the still high risk of suicidal behavior among patients with mental disorders, making continuous educational efforts necessary to increase awareness and patients’ ability to manage their psychological conditions. Through this activity, it is hoped that patients will better understand how to maintain mental health and seek help when experiencing emotional distress. This activity is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, which emphasizes the importance of improving health and well-being, including efforts to prevent mental health problems and suicidal behavior.
Through this health promotion activity, it is hoped that patients will gain a better understanding of mental health and be able to recognize early signs of suicide risk. This activity also represents a contribution from students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga in supporting improvements in the quality of mental health services as well as the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Writer: Dinda Jihan Firdhayani
