NERS NEWS – On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 07:00 AM (WIB), a Hospital Health Education (Penyuluhan Kesehatan Rumah Sakit/PKRS) session was conducted in the waiting area of the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at RSD Prof. Dr. Moeljono Surabaya. The activity was organized by Professional Nursing Students of Group 2 B27, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, as part of promotive and preventive efforts to enhance patients’ and families’ understanding of the importance of mental rehabilitation as an essential component of mental health recovery.
This educational program was initiated in response to the persistently high prevalence of mental disorders, which significantly affect an individual’s ability to think, interact socially, work, and perform daily activities. The management of mental disorders should not focus solely on treatment and symptom control but must also include comprehensive mental rehabilitation to help patients regain independence and improve their overall quality of life. Mental rehabilitation plays a vital role in the recovery process by helping individuals develop social skills, life skills, and functional abilities, enabling them to reintegrate successfully into their families and communities.
Throughout the session, participants demonstrated a positive response. They actively listened to the educational material, asked questions, and engaged in discussions about how to support family members undergoing mental rehabilitation. The session was conducted in an orderly, interactive, and communicative atmosphere, allowing the educational objectives to be achieved effectively.
Through this Hospital Health Education (PKRS) program, it is expected that patients and their families will gain a better understanding of the importance of mental rehabilitation and become more actively involved in supporting the recovery process. Strong family support is expected to enhance patients’ independence, reduce the risk of relapse, and help them regain optimal functioning within their families and the wider community.
Author: Nadila Maulida
Editor: Raffa Nadiya Primatiana (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
