An Islamic Educational Approach to Students' Mental Health Challenges Amidst Academic Pressure and the Influence of Social Media

Farida Nur Azizah

doi:10.70062/incoils.v5i1.443

Authors

Farida Nur Azizah UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.443

Keywords:

Islamic education, mental health, academic pressure, social media, spiritual resilience

Abstract

This study explores the role of Islamic education in addressing students’ mental health challenges amid academic pressure and the pervasive influence of social media. Using a qualitative library research approach, this study reviews Indonesian journals published between 2022 and 2025 that discuss the integration of Islamic values into students’ mental well-being. The findings reveal that academic pressure and excessive use of social media are dominant factors leading to anxiety, emotional instability, and learning difficulties. Islamic education—emphasizing patience (patience), gratitude (gratitude), and trust in God (trust)—offers both preventive and curative strategies for mental resilience. Integrating worship practices, such as prayer and dhikr, into educational settings supports emotional balance and spiritual awareness. Therefore, Islamic education plays a strategic role not only in forming moral character but also in building psychological stability in the digital age.

Author Biography

Farida Nur Azizah, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

This study explores the role of Islamic education in addressing students’ mental health challenges amid academic pressure and the pervasive influence of social media. Using a qualitative library research approach, this study reviews Indonesian journals published between 2022 and 2025 that discuss the integration of Islamic values into students’ mental well-being. The findings reveal that academic pressure and excessive use of social media are dominant factors leading to anxiety, emotional instability, and learning difficulties. Islamic education—emphasizing patience (patience), gratitude (gratitude), and trust in God (trust)—offers both preventive and curative strategies for mental resilience. Integrating worship practices, such as prayer and dhikr, into educational settings supports emotional balance and spiritual awareness. Therefore, Islamic education plays a strategic role not only in forming moral character but also in building psychological stability in the digital age.

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