HEALTHY INTERNET EDUCATION IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN MENTAL HEALTH OF MOTHERS IN DUSUN DEMEN, PAKEMBINAGUN, PAKEM, SLEMAN, YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

This service activity aims to provide education on healthy internet use to young mothers aged 25-35 years, especially in maintaining mental health and emotional management in the digital era. Given the high flow of parenting-related information on social media, many young mothers face difficulty sorting out valid and relevant information. In addition, the phenomenon of ‘mom shaming’ and ideal parenting standards that often appear on social media also trigger stress and feelings of insecurity among young mothers. This service was carried out in Demen Hamlet, Pakembinangun, Sleman, Yogyakarta, involving local PKK mothers. Through lectures, discussions, and simulations, the participants understood how to use social media wisely and the importance of maintaining mental health. The results of this activity showed an increase in awareness and knowledge of mothers regarding healthy internet use, emotional management, and the importance of ethics in using social media. The output of this service is a service report and scientific publication, which is expected to be a reference for the development of similar programs in the future.