Mental Health is Shaped by Habits

JAKARTA – The Minister of Population and Family Development (Mendukbangga)/Head of the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), Wihaji, emphasised the significance of strengthening the function of Generation Planning (Genre) in shaping the standard of human assets sooner or later. He said that youngsters are a big asset with the ability to construct civilization.

“Teenagers have power, teenagers have something, teenagers can create civilization. Therefore, teenagers must be given special space,” stated Wihaji, when met on the Kemendukbangga/BKKBN workplace in East Jakarta on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

According to him, the federal government should additionally take note of youngsters with disabilities, together with the deaf.

“Of course, the government must be present and provide space for our deaf friends,” he stated.

Wihaji highlighted the passive habits of some youngsters.

“Teenagers often enjoy lying down. This has a tremendous impact on their mental health, especially with the use of technology. Why is their hobby now lying down? Because lying down is seen as a problem that can be solved with a cellphone,” he stated.

He defined that devices have now turn into an inseparable a part of youngsters’ lives.

“What’s the problem with cell phones? Because they become a new family that influences the mental health of teenagers. With all their strengths, there are certainly weaknesses,” he stated.

Wihaji emphasised the significance of creating psychological well being from an early age.

“I agree that mental health is a strength, and it begins to develop between the ages of 10 and 20. Because once it becomes mental health, it will become behavior,” he added.

“Mental health begins with knowledge, then becomes attitudes and behavior, and finally, a mental health is formed,” he continued.

He added {that a} robust psychological well being will put together youngsters to face challenges.

“If you have a fighter’s mental health, it doesn’t matter where you’re placed. You can solve any problem. If you don’t have money, you know how. It’s simple, but that’s mental strength,” he defined.

In the context of International Youth Day, Wihaji touched on the influence of excessive gadget use.

“I agree that this is our future generation. You spend 7-8 hours on your cell phone every day. Ultimately, it forms algorithms, becomes knowledge, influences attitudes, behavior, and shapes your mental health,” he defined.

He concluded with a message that altering instances and the acceleration of civilization will proceed to affect the mentality of the youthful era.

“The world is indeed moving rapidly, and so is its development. Their mentality is influenced by the acceleration of global civilization. The most important thing is that the government has provided space, a place, and power, especially since all forums involve them,” Wihaji concluded.

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