MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION FOR TADULAKO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER (EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI, AND LIQUEFACTION)

Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Psychological First Aid (PFA) intervention in reducing mental health symptoms for Tadulako University students after a natural disaster. Methods: The study design was a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest without a control group. 84 Tadulako University students were purposive sampling selected and willing to participate Psychological First Aid (PFA)intervention for 3 days. Collecting data using interviews and questionnaires, and data analysis techniques used t-test. Results: This study found that the intervention of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) results showed a decrease in stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms (p = 0.00) of Tadulako University Students Conclusion: Psychological First Aid (PFA) intervention effectively reduces mental health symptoms (stress, anxiety, depression)of Tadulako University Students.