The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta present the fifth episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk, which aired on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode addresses a highly relevant theme in the digital era, titled "Social Media: Friend or Pressure?"

In an effort to expand scientific networks and international collaborations, the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has developed various schemes for researchers wishing to join through the Research and Community Service Unit (UPPKM). This program aims to support the implementation of research and the production of scientific knowledge through UPPKM activities. Additionally, the scheme seeks to enhance students’ research capabilities, create a research ecosystem involving trained research resources, and encourage the publication of research results at both national and international levels.

Yogyakarta, June 5, 2025 — Dr. Rahmat Hidayat, a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, along with Ajeng Putri Pertiwi, successfully validated the Indonesian version of the Resistance to Framing Scale, a tool that assesses an individual's ability to make rational decisions without being influenced by how information is presented. This research was published in the Jurnal Pengukuran Psikologi dan Pendidikan Indonesia (JP3I), Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025), published by the Faculty of Psychology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The JP3I journal is indexed in Scopus (Q4) with an SJR score (2023) of 0.123.

Yogyakarta — The Human Quality Development Unit (UPKM) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is currently conducting a research study on mental health in the workplace. This initiative reflects UGM's commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2025 – A recent study titled “Somatic symptom burden, PTSD, and dissociation: Cross-sectional findings from 995 international female mental health service users” by a team of authors including Celine Mylx Li, …. [Riangga Novrianto] et al., has been published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research (Vol. 195, Article No. 112181). This Scopus-indexed journal is ranked Q1 with a citation score of 6.7 and an impact factor of 3.5.

Yogyakarta – Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Unit Pengembangan Kualitas Manusia (UPKM), held a psychological interview session for prospective recipients of the Developing Country Partnership Scholarship (KNB) on June 3–4, 2025. This activity is part of the scholarship selection process provided by the Indonesian Government to citizens of developing countries from various countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, presents the fourth episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk, which aired on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode addresses an important and sensitive topic titled "The Invisible Wounds: Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Appropriate Responses."

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has once again received positive news from the international grant arena. Elga Andriana, S.Psi., M.Ed., Ph.D one of the faculty members, has been selected as a recipient of the Australian Alumni Grant 2025. This grant is a prestigious recognition awarded to Australian alumni who are considered to have significant potential to contribute to the development of education, collaboration, and community empowerment.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta return with the latest episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk. The third episode aired on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB, featuring the theme "Thriving Schools as the Foundation of a Golden Generation: Pillars of the Nation’s Future."

The article presents the effectiveness of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)-based psychotherapy in treating individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD is a mental disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with perceived physical flaws that are often unnoticeable to others. This condition frequently leads to severe anxiety, social isolation, and a decline in quality of life.

In this case series, the researchers documented the ERP therapy process in several patients diagnosed with BDD. The therapy results demonstrated significant reductions in anxiety levels, compulsive behaviors, and social functioning impairments. ERP — a component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — proved effective in helping patients confront their fears without engaging in compulsive responses such as excessive mirror checking or seeking reassurance.

Furthermore, Riangga stated that this research not only contributes to clinical practice in the treatment of BDD but also supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being, particularly target 3.4, which emphasizes the importance of promoting mental health and reducing non-communicable diseases through appropriate prevention and treatment approaches.

Below is the introduction, keywords, and article link:

Introduction. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by a persistent preoccupation with perceived physical flaws that are often unnoticed by others. It affects approximately 1.9–2.2 % of the population (Veale et al., 2016) and is associated with significant risks, including suicide attempts in 24–28 % of cases (Phillips, 2007). Effective treatment is critical. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helps patients confront feared stimuli while resisting compulsive behaviors (Hyman and Pedrick, 2010). While randomized trials support CBT’s effectiveness (Wilhelm et al., 2019), research on BDD treatment in Indonesia remains limited despite the disorder’s prevalence and suicide risk.

This study examines three BDD patients receiving weekly online and in-person ERP at a Jakarta psychotherapy office. Patients consented to the anonymized data use for research. Assessments included the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (BDDQ), and the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Modified for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD-YBOCS) (Jaya et al., 2024; Phillips et al., 1995; Phillips et al., 1997). Progress was tracked through symptom reduction and changes in BDD-YBOCS scores.

Keywords: Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Case Series

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