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Summary

This video showcases the emotional story of a 32-year-old man suffering from mental illness in Trenggalek, Indonesia. Despite being treated by a special team from Puskesmas Dongko, he repeatedly faces relapse and is frequently confined by his family due to fear of his violent outbursts. The video highlights the struggle of his family, especially his elderly father, as they grapple with the difficult choice of keeping him confined. The story provides a poignant glimpse into the realities of dealing with mental health issues and the societal challenges faced by those affected in rural communities.

Takeaways

• 😀 A special team, Tingo d'gadget from Puskesmas Dongko, has been formed to assist people with mental health issues in the region.
• 😀 A patient who was previously restrained for 7 years is being released again, after suffering a relapse due to not taking medication.
• 😀 The patient, who had been restrained previously, relapsed after missing four days of medication, resulting in severe symptoms at night.
• 😀 The family hesitates to contact the medical team frequently, feeling a mix of reluctance and confusion about reaching out for help.
• 😀 The patient, a 32-year-old man, has been living with mental health issues since 2008, and has been restrained several times by his family when he becomes violent.
• 😀 The man has been confined in a 3x3 meter space that was originally used for animal sheltering, after relapsing.
• 😀 The family struggles with the decision of restraining their son, as they fear the risks when his mental health worsens.
• 😀 There have been multiple instances of the patient being released and restrained again, most recently after an episode of anger and aggression.
• 😀 The patient’s father, 67 years old, struggles to speak when faced with the painful reality of seeing his son restrained again.
• 😀 The patient's mother shares that her son used to work as a driver in Surabaya, but his mental health declined after returning from Kalimantan, leading to his eventual job loss and further deterioration of his mental state.

Q & A

What is the role of Tingo d'gadget in Puskesmas Dongko?

Tingo d'gadget is a special team formed by Puskesmas Dongko to handle and provide services for individuals with mental health disorders in the local area.

Why was the patient in the script restrained again after being released earlier?

The patient relapsed because they did not take their medication for four days, which caused a mental health crisis and led to being restrained again by their family.

How long had the patient been restrained before the team intervened?

The patient had been restrained for seven years before the intervention by the Puskesmas Dongko team in 2012.

What happened when the patient’s family was hesitant to seek help?

The patient's family hesitated to reach out due to a sense of reluctance and fear of disturbing others too frequently, which led to them dealing with the patient’s crises in isolation.

Why did the family choose to restrain their child?

The family chose to restrain their child due to fear of the risks involved when the patient experienced a relapse of their mental health condition, including aggressive behavior.

What was the condition of the patient’s living situation?

The patient was being kept in a 3-square-meter cage, originally used to house goats, situated near the family home.

What kind of treatment did the patient receive from the Puskesmas Dongko team?

The Puskesmas Dongko team had previously released the patient from restraints, and they returned to help again after the patient relapsed and was restrained once more.

What emotional state did the father show during the intervention?

The father appeared deeply emotional, struggling to speak and seeming lost in thought, likely overwhelmed by the situation and the release of his child.

What impact did the patient's mental health have on the family?

The patient's mental health struggles had a significant impact on the family, causing emotional distress, confusion, and a sense of helplessness in managing the patient's condition.

What was the patient's condition before the mental health crisis began?

Before the crisis, the patient had worked as a driver in Surabaya, but their mental health deteriorated after returning from Kalimantan, eventually leading to their illness and difficulty maintaining a steady job.