Singaraja – Quoted fromhalodoc.com, depression or major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder that affects a person’s feelings, way of thinking, and way of acting. The most common symptoms of depression in a person are feeling sad and losing interest in doing activities they usually do. This condition can then cause various emotional and physical problems. The effects of depression can last a long time or even recur and can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.

FK Undiksha has semi-autonomous ORMAWA, one of which is HERMESTHA. Hermestha has a PMC (Multi-Center Research) function where this function received an award as the Best Institutional Center this year. The title of the research is “InfluenceLife Review Therapy using the Snakes and Ladders Game Method to Reduce the Risk of Depression in Nursing Home Elderly in Indonesia.”

The PMC-KI BAPIN-ISMKI division has one of the annual programs, namely PMC or Multi Center Research, which this year saw 19 Institutional Centers joining, one of which was the Ganesha Education University which was represented by Hermestha scientific members who received an award as the Best Institutional Center this year. The title of this research is “InfluenceLife Review Therapy Using the Snakes and Ladders Game Method to Reduce the Risk of Depression in Elderly Nursing Homes in Indonesia.

The research conducted by Hermestha was carried out at the Tresna Werda Jara Mara Pati Social Home. Representatives of 11 Hermestha members also carried out health examination activities for the elderly at the orphanage. This activity has a positive impact both on young Hermestha researchers and also on the elderly. All of these achievements can be achieved with help and support from many parties.(Red_FK)