Ariana Marastuti, S.Psi., MSW

Ariana Marastuti, S.Psi., MSW, is an academic and dedicated professional in the fields of clinical psychology and social relations. As a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) since 2010, Ariana not only teaches but is also actively involved in various research and community service focused on mental health, mental health literacy, community health workers, and gender and mental health.

Ariana completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. She then pursued her Master’s degree in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, Brown School of Social Work. With a strong educational background, Ariana developed a deep research interest in mental health and gender issues.

As a lecturer, Ariana teaches several important courses, including Mental Health, Psychology and Gender, Community Psychoeducation, and Community Empowerment. These courses reflect her commitment to enhancing understanding and awareness of the importance of mental health in a broader social context.

Ariana actively participates in various international conferences to expand her network and share knowledge. In October 2017, Ariana attended the European Conference on Mental Health in Berlin. The following year, in May 2018, she participated in a Scientific Manuscript Workshop organized by Harvard Medical School in Dubai. Subsequently, Ariana attended the European Conference on Mental Health in Croatia in October 2018. Then in April 2019, she joined the Himpsi Scientific Meeting event.

Before becoming a lecturer, Ariana had a rich professional experience in the fields of women’s rights and mental health. She served as the Executive Director at the Women’s Human Rights Institute (IHAP) from 2010 to 2011 and previously as the Research and Study Unit Coordinator at IHAP from 2005 to 2007. Her experience also includes roles as Campaign Coordinator at the Center for Human Rights Studies (Pusham UII) from 2003 to 2005 and as a volunteer at the Institute for Development and Economic Analysis (IDEA) from 1999 to 2001.

Subandi MA, Nihayah M, Marchira CR, Tyas T, Marastuti A, et al. (2023) The principles of recovery-oriented mental health services: A review of the guidelines from five different countries for developing a protocol to be implemented in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. PLOS ONE 18(3): e0276802. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276802

Marastuti, A., Anggoro, W.J., Marvianto, R.D., dan Al Afghani, A.A. (2020). Perbandingan Properti Psikometri antara Tes PAPs Berbentuk Computer-Based dan Paper and Pencil Test. Gadjah Mada Journal of Psychology (GamaJoP), Vol 6 (1): 12-28. DOI: 10.22146/gamajop.51852

Marastuti, A., Subandi, Retnowati, S., Marchira, C., Good, M., dan Good, B. (2020). Development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Training Program for Community Health Workers in Indonesia. Community Mental Health Journal, 1-7. DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00579-7

Retnowati S., dan Marastuti A. (2016). Evaluation of Capacity Building Needs for Mental Health Cadre in Primary Health Care Level. International Journal of Psychology.

Marastuti A. (2012) Posisi dan Reposisi Peran Psikologi dalam Layanan Kesehatan, Pustaka Pelajar, 228-251.

Marastuti A.(2017) Meretas Masyarakat Sehat Jiwa dalam  dalam Psikologi untuk  Indonesia Maju dan Beretika, Gadjah Mada University Press, 150-165.

2020: Assistance for leprosy patients who experience mental problems through the development of peer group programs

2019: Development of a Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Cadre Assistance Model

2018: Comparing two training models for mental health cadres: an action research for widespread program development.

2018: Perceived Barriers and Perceived Benefits in Patients and Families of Psychotic Sufferers Who Refuse Mental Health Services (Service Utilization)

2017: The role of the simbah as a surrogate parent in Javanese society

2016: Exploratory study of mental health cadres in the primary health care system

2015:  Mental health cadre capacity strengthening program: An integrated model

2014:  A study of mental health literacy among students in health professions programs.

2013: Study of Help-seeking Behavior in Middle School Students in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

2012: Exploratory study of intergenerational concepts of masculinity and femininity in Javanese communities

2012: Mapping Analysis of the needs of mental health cadres in rural areas as an effort to increase capacity in the primary service system.

2010: Women’s health disparities in Indonesia: a study in six regions of Indonesia.

2010: The relationship between masculinity and perceptions of partner violence in Javanese Muslim men.

2007: Mapping needs and social analysis to improve reproductive health in nine Kulonprogo communities.

2006: Policy review of gender mainstreaming programs in the fields of education, health and employment in Boyolali Regency, Central Java.

2006: Gender-based budget analysis in the 2005 Kulonprogo Regency APBD.

2002: Socio-psychological impacts that occur in economic development areas: A study in the Malioboro area.

2001: An architectural-psychological study in the development of a sustainable transportation system in Yogyakarta.

2000: Study of small industrial areas using a participatory approach in the LIK Kasongan area, Yogyakarta.

1999: Architectural-psychological study in small industrial environments: a comparison in three small industrial areas Maguwohardjo, Pucung Wukirsari and Kasongan, Yogyakarta.

1998: Increasing children’s self-confidence through fathers’ involvement in the development of children’s lives.