Thingking Design Analysis as an Approach Psychology To Support Mental Health
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56988/chiprof.v5i1.159Keywords:
Thinking Design, Educational Innovation, Humanistic Psychology, MOOC, Student Mental HealthAbstract
Student mental health is an important concern in the modern world of higher education, especially in the face of various academic, social, and personal pressures. This research aims to analyze the concept of design thinking as a psychological approach to support students' mental health through learning based on the Massive Open Online Course platform. The research method uses an analytical descriptive approach by examining the implementation of five stages of design thinking in the context of psychology, including empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Data was obtained from the MOOC learning experience as a result of a collaboration between Bina Darma University and Gadjah Mada University which focused on the application of design thinking to design mental health solutions. The results of the study show that design thinking is in line with the principles of humanistic psychology, providing a systematic framework for students to understand emotional states, identify sources of stress, and develop adaptive coping strategies. MOOC platforms have proven to be effective in democratizing access to psychoeducation by addressing geographical, financial, and social stigma barriers. This approach shifts the paradigm of psychological intervention from a pathological-reactive model to a proactive-preventive model that is more relevant to the needs of the digital generation. In conclusion, design thinking offers an innovative alternative in contemporary psychology practices that are flexible, creative, and user-centered to support students' mental well-being.
Downloads
References
Rima Shanda, "Implementation of Design Thinking Method in User Experience Design for Anxiety Disorder Handling Applications," vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 538–556, 2024.
Rio Septian Hardinata, "Analysis of Design Thinking Methods in Designing Livestock Recording Applications (Case Study: Kumpulan Tani Karya Bersama)," vol. 6, 2023.
L. Judijanto and A. Mansur, "Integration of Technology and the Education Sector: Challenges and Opportunities in a Multisectoral Perspective," vol. 11, pp. 47–57, 2025.
Jajang Ginanjar, "The Application of Design Thinking to Vegetable Boxes," vol. 12, no. 1, 2022.
E. R. Marasabessy, "Design Thinking Strategy to Build Brand Awareness Malcca: Innovation in Targeting Consumers," vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 2679–2690, 2025.
M. H. Fauzi, B. Huda, E. Novalia, U. Buana, P. Karawang, and P. Correspondence, "User Experience Sentiment Analysis Using Naive Bayes and Design Thinking on Applications," vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 589–599, 2025.
D. E. Subroto, R. Wirawan, and A. Y. Rukmana, "The Implementation of Technology in Learning in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities for the World of Education in Indonesia," vol. 01, no. 07, 2023.
F. N. Sirait, "User Experience Analysis of Website User Interface with Design Thinking (Case Study: Online Insurance Superyou.co.id)," vol. 6, no. 02, 2022.
G. W. C. Bagaskara, "Designing the Interface of a Mobile-Based Self-Care Application to Overcome Mental Health with Design Thinking Method," vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 124–133, 2023.
D. M. Alfirahmi, D. S. Kania, and D. Yusup, "Design and Build Plastic Waste Management Applications Using a Design Thinking Approach," vol. 3, pp. 219–233, 2023.
I. H. Wibisono, S. H. Wijoyo, and A. Rachmadi, "Analysis and Improvement of Usability of FILKOM Halo Sites using Design Thinking Method and System Usability Scale," vol. 6, no. 11, pp. 5154–5162, 2022.
M. Altman, T. T. K. Huang, and J. Y. Breland, "Design Thinking in Health Care," Prev. Chronic Dis., vol. 15, no. 9, p. E117, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.5888/PCD15.180128
A. N. Rahmanto, I. K. Putri, and M. Millania, "The Application of Design Thinking with Usability Testing Using System Usability Scale on the Application Interface 'Vent,'" pp. 15–24, 2022.
F. A. Muhammad, A. P. Kharisma, and R. S. Sianturi, "User Experience Design of Online Mental Health Consultation Applications in a Mobile-based Pandemic Using the Design Thinking Method," vol. 6, no. 7, 2022.
D. H. Putra, M. Asfi, and R. Fahrudin, "UI/UX Design Using a Web-Based Design Thinking Method at Laportea Company," vol. 8, no. 1, 2021.
S. Ansori, P. Hendradi, and S. Nugroho, "Application of the Design Thinking Method in the Design of UI/UX of SIPROPMAWA Mobile Applications," vol. 4, no. 4, 2023, doi: 10.47065/josh.v4i4.3648.
R. Nasution and M. S. S. Uqba, "Preparing For Tomorrow's Challenge : Technology & Media Trends in Future Education," vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 76–86, 2024.
Z. Shafarazaq, V. A. Bramasta, and L. A. Avdillah, "The Application of Design Thinking Methods in Designing UI/UX Mental Health Education and Consultation Applications," vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 82–95, 2023.
I. P. N. Amerta, "The Design of the Dharma Dhyana Mental Health Care Bus as a Means of Education and Mental Healing in Bali," vol. 2, no. 1, 2022.
R. H. Buulolo, R. A. Triztika, M. Fikri, and A. Zuhdi, "Designing Interactive Posters as Mental Health Educational Media in the Work Environment of Grand Eska Hotel And Suites in the Millennial Generation JOURNAL OF MEDIA INFORMATICS [ JUMIN ]," vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 2467–2476, 2025.
Aldrian Agusta, "Increasing Public Awareness of Mental Health through Psychic First Aid Seminar and Film Screening entitled Relief," 2023.
I. S. Alfina and I. Muthi, "Psychological Approaches in Overcoming Thinking Disorders in Elementary School Children," 2025.
B. D. Pratama, A. Kadafi, D. V. Fakhriyani, and I. T. Hariyani, "Religious Value-Based Cyber Counseling as an Effort to Develop Adolescent Mental Health in the Vuca Era," vol. 4, no. 2, 2023, doi: 10.19105/ec.
Hannin Pradita Nur Soulthoni, "The Impact of Cyberbullying on the Mental Health of New Students at Halu Oleo University," vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 574–583, 2025, doi: 10.55123/sosmaniora.v4i3.5086.
A. F. Azima and K. F. Rahayu, "The Impact of Technology on Indonesian Student Productivity," vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 2329–2336, 2025.
C. Awaliyah, D. Oktaviana, and Y. T. Herlambang, "Challenges and Opportunities of Technology in the Dynamics of Life in the Technological Era," vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 91–96, 2024.
A. T. Rohman and J. Sutopo, "UI/UX Design of Psychology Consultation System Application Using the Design Thinking Method," J. Indonesia. Sos. Technology., vol. 5, no. 10, pp. 4655–4664, 2024, [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.59141/JIST.V5I10.7024
S. Adam and Marfuah, "DESIGNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WITH A DESIGN THINKING APPROACH. Journal of Information Systems (JSI), 14(1)," 2022, [Online]. Available: http://ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/jsi/indexhttps://ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.p hp/jsi
N. Made et al., "Designing User Interface for Mental Health Services Applications through a Design Thinking Approach," JNATIA, vol. 2, no. 4, 2024.
Luh Putu Nikita Audreyanti Darmawan, "The Application of the Design Thingking Method in the Design of Mobile Mindcare Applications for Mental Health Support in Indonesia," vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 2164–2172, 2023.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Ryanti Isnania, Rina Oktaviana
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
