THE Building Mental Health of Santri in the Millennial Era

Abstract

Mental health is a condition in which a person has a healthy soul, is able to face life's challenges, and establishes positive relationships with the surrounding environment. In facing the millennial era, Assalafie Babakan Ciwaringin Cirebon Islamic Boarding School strives to build and maintain the mental health of its students through targeted education. This study aims to determine the implementation of education in Islamic boarding schools in shaping the mental health of students and its impact on their lives. The methods used are qualitative and experimental, through interviews with students, administrators, and leaders of Islamic boarding schools. The results of the study indicate that Islamic boarding schools have an important role in shaping a strong mentality in students, as well as being a solution for parents in educating children amidst the challenges of the times. The educational curriculum applied in Islamic boarding schools has proven to be able to produce students who are not only knowledgeable, but also mentally tough in facing the millennial era.