Jakarta, Nov. 21 -- The Ministry of Health reported that the prevalence of depression among residents aged over 15 in Jakarta has reached 1.5 percent, higher than the national average of 1.4 percent.

The statement was delivered by Yunita Arihandayani, Head of the Early Detection and Prevention of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Team at the Directorate for Vulnerable Groups Health Services, during an online seminar in Jakarta.

Yunita explained that mental health disorders in the above-15 age group rank second among the ten most common health issues.

West Java recorded the highest prevalence of mental health problems at 4.4 percent, far above the national average of 2 percent.

In Jakarta, the prevalence of mental health issues stands ...