Addressing Pasung Practices in Indonesia: Strategies for Humane Rehabilitation of Individuals with Mental Illness

Adi Fahrudin, Husmiati Yusuf, Meiti Subhardini, Laila Meiliyandrie Indah Wardani, Wanda Kiyah George Albert, Suradi Suradi and Fahmi Ilman Fahrudin

Journal of Management World, 2025, vol. 2025, issue 1, 781-787

Abstract: In Indonesia, the practice of pasung, which involves the physical restraint of individuals with mental illness, remains prevalent despite international condemnation. This article explores the factors perpetuating pasung, including societal stigma and systemic barriers, while proposing comprehensive strategies to address this issue. By fostering mental health literacy, expanding community-based care, and enacting effective policy reforms, Indonesia can advance toward a more humane approach to mental health rehabilitation. This article explores effective strategies for preventing and humanely rehabilitating individuals with mental illness in Indonesia, focusing on the implications of pasung practices. We review the current landscape of mental health care in Indonesia, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the need for community-based rehabilitation. We propose a multi-faceted approach that includes policy reform, community engagement, and integrating mental health services into primary health care.

Keywords: Mental health; Pasung; stigma; Policy reform; Rehabilitation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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