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Early Marriage Risks Triggering Mental Health Disorders

Clinical psychologist Phoebe Ramadina, M.Psi., Psychologist said that early marriage is at risk of triggering mental health disorders. 

"The risk of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and severe stress, especially when accompanied by unhealthy relationship dynamics, domestic violence, economic difficulties, and unplanned pregnancies," said the psychologist who graduated from the University of Indonesia when contacted by ANTARA from Jakarta, Monday. 

The psychologist who practices at the Personal Growth psychology consulting institution said that early marriage also robs children of their rights to grow and develop optimally. 

According to her, obligations in marriage often hinder children from undergoing developmental phases that are appropriate for their age, such as continuing education, building self-identity, and developing their full potential. 

"This has a long-term impact on children's psychosocial well-being and risks strengthening the cycle of inequality in families and society," she said. 

Recently, an upload about the marriage of a 15-year-old girl to a 17-year-old man in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, went viral on social media. 

???????Phoebe said that immature marriages are at risk of facing intense and prolonged conflict that can lead to relationship instability or even divorce. 

"Marriage requires the ability to manage conflict, make important decisions, communicate effectively, establish equal cooperation with your partner, and play the role of a parent," she said.???????????? 

Couples who marry without these skills are at risk of facing more problems during their marriage. 

Therefore, Phoebe emphasized the importance of parents and children understanding that the decision to marry should be based on psychological, emotional, cognitive, and financial readiness.?????? 

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