BUILDING MENTAL WELL-BEING BY DEVELOPING A SPIRIT OF SOCIAL CONCERN

Abstract

Individual mental or psychological well-being is very important in one's growth and development. A healthy mind is a healthy mind. Psychological or mental well-being not only describes an individual's condition that is free from difficulties, but the condition of an individual who is independent, has positive relationships with others, can adapt to the surrounding environment, has goals in life, has good self-acceptance, and is able to realize the potential that is owned continuously in accordance with its growth and development. The purpose of writing this article is to identify the meaning of mental well-being and how it forms. Especially the mental well-being of the people of Sememi Village, Benowo District, Surabaya. This research is a type of qualitative research using literature study method. The data collection technique used in this study was interview and supported by secondary data from books and previous research. The results of this study can be concluded that the majority of the people of Sememi Village have a high sense of social concern as evidenced by the results of interviews and descriptions of the relationship scale of 5 respondents with their families and surroundings which according to 5 respondents give their own happiness when they can provide assistance to neighbors in need.

Keywords: Mental Well-being, Spirit of Social Concern