VOICED : Mentally ill in Indonesia languish in shackles

VOICED : Mentally ill in Indonesia languish in shackles

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Social Studies, Special Education, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the dire state of mental health care in Indonesia, where faith healing centers often shackle individuals believed to be possessed. Despite the illegality of shackling, it remains prevalent due to a lack of psychiatric facilities and resources. The story of Wasp, a young woman confined due to inadequate local mental health services, exemplifies these challenges. The government has pledged to eliminate shackling, but progress is slow, prompting rights groups to demand faster action.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason families leave their relatives in Indonesian faith healing centers?

To find employment

To access educational opportunities

To receive modern medical treatment

To cure perceived possession by evil spirits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by Indonesians with mental health conditions?

Lack of educational resources

Limited access to psychiatric hospitals

High cost of living

Scarcity of food supplies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Wasp locked up in a coat shed?

Her parents want to protect her from running away

She is being punished for a crime

She is studying for exams

She is hiding from the authorities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has shackling been illegal in Indonesia?

Nearly 40 years

30 years

20 years

10 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are rights groups advocating for in Indonesia regarding shackling?

More faith healing centers

Increased use of shackling

A permanent end to shackling

Slower implementation of laws