Youth in transition is a golden time to transform from the mature into adulthood. It describes those whose ages are between 16 - 24 years old. In this phase, young people face new challenges and new experiences. This can increase the risk of mental health problems, but not many people look for help from a mental health professional. In Indonesia, no data is available on mental health problems and the needs of young people in transition, including experiences have made during this period and assess how they deal with the problems and their expectations of the health care system. 

　　A cross-sectional study of 393 Indonesians aged 16 to 24 in May 2020 found that more than 90% of the students had financial and academic difficulties and felt alone. The predominant mental health problem among the students was anxiety (95.4%). Most students, with a range of 90% to 96.4%, had positive coping skills. However, around 50% of respondents reported self-harm and suicidal ideation. The results of the analysis of the subcategories between age and faculty were similar. Their highest expectations of mental health services included confidentiality (99.2%) and kindness and friendliness (99.2%).

　　In summary, this study highlighted the most common experiences and  transition problems of young people in Indonesia. Although some of them already knew how to deal with their problems, not all participants had good coping mechanisms, so it was important to examine their healthcare expectations to generate recommendations for a specific program that could equip them in the first few years. Universities could take a holistic approach to public health, not only did they treat but they also prevented and promoted the mental health of their students. A mental health improvement curriculum including a self screening intervention could be beneficial. Training of working and teaching staff in the early detection of mental health problems and possibilities for referral to mental health professionals are quite necessary. In addition, empowering students to offer support to their classmates could also be one of the options to help them identify mental health issues and to seek the assistance.

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source：MDPI