Marriage Counseling and Prospective Mothers Attitudes toward Mental Health

Andi Tenri Padauleng; Yessy Kurniati

Authors

Andi Tenri Padauleng UIN Alauddin Makassar
Yessy Kurniati Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia

Keywords:

Mental Health, Mental Readiness, Pregnancy, Premarital Counseling, Prospective Mothers

Abstract

Mental health is a crucial aspect of marriage and pregnancy that is often overlooked in premarital counseling. This study aims to examine the role of marriage counseling in shaping prospective mothers' positive attitudes towards mental health. Through a literature review of ten relevant research articles, it was found that premarital counseling is effective in enhancing mental readiness, reducing anxiety, and fostering prospective mothers' understanding of mental health, marital communication, and preparation for pregnancy. Counseling interventions, whether face-to-face, online, or through technology-based approaches, have been proven to strengthen prospective mothers' readiness for marriage and parenthood. However, long-term effectiveness depends on participants' active involvement and environmental support. Therefore, innovative, interactive, and sustainable counseling programs are necessary to maximize their impact.

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