Abstract:
This 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 quickly
