Jakarta, March 9 -- The 2025-2026 Free Health Check (CKG) found indications of mental health problems in the form of anxiety and depression in nearly 10 percent of approximately 7 million children, a number considered significant.

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin on Monday informed that 4.4 percent, or approximately 338,000 children, showed symptoms of anxiety disorders. Meanwhile, 4.8 percent, or approximately 363,000 children, showed symptoms of depression.

"This indicates that mental health issues are significant," the minister noted.

According to him, mental health issues in children require serious attention as they can lead to suicide. Data from the Global School-Based Student Health Survey shows an increasing trend in childre...