Jumaini, JumainiWahyuni, SriNauli, Fathra Annis2021-11-092021-11-092020-11978-6025-309922wahyu sari yenihttps://repository.unri.ac.id/handle/123456789/10328This study aims to describe mental and emotional problems in junior high school (SMP) students. Method: This research design is descriptive. Respondents in this study were 182 junior high school students (SMPN 18) in Pekanbaru. Data were collected using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and the Self-Injury Scale. Data analyzed using descriptive analysis. Result: A number of 135 respondents (74.2%) showed a normal emotional mentality. On the other hand, 32 students (17.6%) had a borderline disorder, and the other 15 students (8.2%) were abnormal. Furthermore, respondents with self-injurious behavior were 36 students (19.7%), one student (0.05%) had ever attempted suicide, 28 students (15.3%) had suicidal ideation, and none of the students made suicide threats. Conclusions: Identifying mental and emotional problems in adolescents is an important thing so that if a problem occurs, it can be treated quicklyenMentalEmotionalSelf-Injury ScaleStrength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENTSArticle