Health issues are inseparable from mental health problems. Mental
health is defined as a state of well-being in which individuals are
able to recognize their potential, cope with daily life stressors,
remain productive, and contribute to others. However, the
surrounding environment often leads individuals into a less
prosperous condition. As a community that encompasses relational
aspects of life, Kapanewon Sedayu faces an urgent social problem,
namely the stigmatization of people with mental disorders (ODGJ).
This occurs due to the lack of understanding regarding mental
disorders and their management. A mental health program in the
form of psychoeducation and early detection pathways was
designed as an effort to address mental health problems in
Kapanewon Sedayu. Therefore, this community service aimed to
provide knowledge and early detection skills related to mental
disorders for prospective mental health cadres in Kapanewon
Sedayu. The service method consisted of program coordination and
socialization, the application of science and technology, and the
enhancement of understanding and competence in early detection.
The results showed that psychoeducation and early detection were
effective in increasing residents’ understanding