Addressing Suicide Risk in Indonesian Early Adolescents: Investigation of Combined Therapeutic Approaches

Suicide is a significant global public health problem, including in Indonesia. This study investigated a combined therapeutic approach to reduce suicide risk in early adolescents in Jakarta, Indonesia. The intervention group of 75 individuals received a combined therapy that included group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and thought-stopping techniques, while the control group of 79 individuals received education only. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests using the Adolescent Mental Resilience Instrument. Data were analyzed using SPSS in two stages to obtain descriptive (mean) and inferential (chi-square) descriptions. Results showed that the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in suicide risk compared to the control group during the intervention period. In the analysis of participant characteristics, most adolescents had high levels of protection and low levels of suicide risk. This study indicates that a combined intervention that includes group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and thought-stopping can effectively reduce suicide risk in early adolescence.