Welcome to Talk Mental Health Indonesia
Empowering Young People for a Mentally Healthy Future
What is TMH.id?
Talk Mental Health Indonesia (TMH.id) is an organization dedicated to supporting young people by creating pathways for mental health awareness, education, and empowerment. We work to break down stigma and discrimination, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
Talk Mental Health ID is Officially Registered as Yayasan Jiwa Pulih Bahagia
Great news for all of us! As of January 31, 2025, Talk Mental Health ID has officially been registered as Yayasan Jiwa Pulih Bahagia. This milestone marks our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for young people to talk and learn about mental health.
With our new foundation status, we hope to expand our positive impact, reach more individuals, and develop more sustainable programs to support mental well-being in our community. Together, we can continue raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health!
Our Approach
Education & Awareness
We provide workshops, seminars, and resources on mental health literacy, helping young people understand and manage their mental well being.
Community Engagement
We work with schools, universities, and community groups to foster environments where mental health can be discussed openly and without fear of judgment.
Empowerment
Through peer counseling, mentorship, programs and leadership opportunities, we empower youth to take control of their mental health and support their communities.
Growing Through Grief, Together
GROW (Grief Reflection and Opportunities for Wellbeing) is a community-based program by Talk Mental Health Indonesia that provides a safe and supportive space for people to explore grief, reconnect with themselves, and discover pathways toward healing, growth, and resilience. Through reflection, creative expression, nature-based activities, and meaningful conversations, participants learn that grief does not have to be carried alone.
What They Say About GROW Batch #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZtGI02ZcPg
Hear directly from participants, facilitators, and invited guests as they share their experiences, insights, and personal growth throughout the GROW journey. Discover how the program created a space for healing, connection, and transformation.
4 Main Pillars
Mental Health Literacy
We organize both online and offline sessions aimed at fostering emotional awareness, coping strategies, resilience-building, and using terms and language that are more relatable to our target audience.
Community & Peer Connection
Through small group discussions and reflective workshops, we create spaces for mutual support, trust-building, and safe environments where individuals can speak openly and be their authentic selves.
Creative Arts Expression
We use art as a medium for healing and self-discovery through visual journaling, dance (body movement therapy), zine-making, and storytelling.
Reconnection with Nature
We integrate nature-based experiences to help people slow down, engage their senses, and ground themselves. Mental health is deeply tied to socio-cultural, political, and environmental factors—therefore, we take an intersectional and trauma-informed approach, believing that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.
Founder Story Fransisca Wulandari: Turning Pain into Purpose at Kanthari Talk 2025
https://youtu.be/daXEj0rfKGs
Some stories remain buried for survival, but for Fransisca Wulandari, Founder of Talk Mental Health Indonesia (TMH.id), uncovering them became a powerful step toward healing and transformation. At Kanthari Talk 2024, she shares her deeply personal journey navigating struggles, overcoming challenges, and witnessing the gaps in mental health awareness in Indonesia. These experiences became the foundation of TMH.id and Tembi Arunika, initiatives dedicated to creating safe spaces for mental health conversations and support.
For many, speaking about mental health remains a challenge due to stigma and misunderstanding. Through her journey, Fransisca has learned that healing begins when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, to share our truths, and to support one another. Her participation in Kanthari Talk 2024 is not just about telling her story. It’s about changing the conversation around mental health, fostering understanding, and inspiring others to embrace their own healing journeys.
With Kanthari, she continues her mission to create a more open, accepting, and supportive community, ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone. Through TMH.id, she hopes to empower individuals, advocate for mental health awareness, and break the silence because every story deserves to be heard.
Our Partners
Participant Testimonials
A collection of experiences from participants who found clarity, comfort, and connection through our sessions. Reflections from participants who experienced growth, grounding, and meaningful support throughout their journey with us.
“This program became the beginning of my journey toward making peace with myself.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
“The art therapy and grounding sessions were a turning point for me. It brought a sense of relief I can’t quite explain.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
“I felt validated, heard, and not alone. Every session gave me new insight.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
“The activities were simple but deeply meaningful. Not just theory—real emotional processing.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
“The facilitators were calm, warm, and made me feel safe to share. No judgment—just acceptance.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
“The sessions were warm, meaningful, and reflective. My Saturdays became a time to reconnect with myself.”
Participant – Modeling Program From Grief to Grounding
Our Impact
1150+
People
35+
Partners
50+
Sessions
5+
School and Universities
Together, we can make a difference in the mental health landscape for young people across Indonesia.
Latest Articles
Art Therapy vs. Therapeutic Art: Understanding the Difference
Art Therapy vs Therapeutic Art is a distinction that is often misunderstood. While both involve creative expression and can support emotional well-being, they differ significantly in their purpose, professional standards, and scope of practice. Have you ever felt calmer after drawing, painting, crafting, or simply doodling in a notebook? Many people find that creative activities help them process emotions, reduce stress, and express feelings that are difficult to put into words. This often leads to a common question: Is every creative activity considered Art Therapy? The answer is no. Understanding Art Therapy vs Therapeutic Art is essential, as both involve the…
K-Drama Teach You a Lesson: Five Powerful Mental Health Lessons We Can All Learn
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Growing Wise, Growing Whole: Building a School Wellbeing Ecosystem Through WiSe
When we think about mental health in schools, we often picture a school counselor supporting students one by one. Yet, the wellbeing of young people cannot rest on the shoulders of one person alone. What if teachers, parents, and boarding supervisors shared the same understanding of how to support students’ mental wellbeing? This question inspired WiSe (Wellbeing in School Ecosystem), a collaborative initiative between Talk Mental Health Indonesia (TMH.id) and SMP Negeri 4 Pakem. Through a Wellbeing in School Ecosystem approach, WiSe strengthens the entire school community so that every young person is surrounded by informed, compassionate, and consistent support. Why…
Tumbuh Space: Growing Mental Wellbeing Through Nature
There is a small piece of land beside The Hub, our home in Yogyakarta, that used to be nothing more than empty ground. A few months ago, we decided to rent it, clear it, and simply see what would happen if we allowed something to grow there. At the time, it felt like a small decision. Looking back, it has become one of the most meaningful parts of our work at Talk Mental Health Indonesia. We named it Tumbuh Space, tumbuh means “to grow” in Indonesian. Yet this place was never intended to be just a garden. It was created as…