Development of Mental Well-being Module for Adolescents with Self-Harm Tendencies in Malaysia: A Concept Paper

Abstract

The promotion of mental well-being is critical for the psychosocial and emotional development of adolescents with self-harm tendencies, who are at risk for suicidal behaviour. The study aims to develop, validate and evaluate the efficiency of a Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Module in enhancing the mental well-being with regards to adolescents with self-tendencies in Malaysia. Adolescents with self-harm tendencies are at risk for suicidal behaviours while mental well-being acts as a protective factor. Here, this research discusses the growing concerns regarding self-harm tendencies among adolescents in Malaysia, emphasizsing the need for validated school-based interventions focusing specifically on mental well-being. Due to the stigma associated with self-harm tendencies, promoting mental well-being utilizzsing Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy evidence-based strategies is deemed to be more culturally appropriate and can lead to better acceptance. This study will utilizse the Design and Development Research (DDR) method with the ADDIE model of instructional design, which encompasses Analyzse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate phase. The study will apply multiple methods for data collection, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches tailored to each phase of the study. To assess the effect of the developed module, a true experimental design will be implemented focusing on adolescents aged 13 to 14 years with self-harm tendencies in school settings. This research has the potential to positively contribute to an effective Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Module in the school system for the mental well-being of adolescents exhibiting self-harm tendencies through guidance and counselling teachers.