Prof. Ajeng Juwita Puspitasari, PhD, LP, ABPP is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), specializing in behavioral and cognitive therapies. She currently serves as a Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In addition, she is the founder and director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practice.

Prof. Puspitasari has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy, particularly for depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, trauma, as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is known for emphasizing culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and research-informed care.

Beyond her clinical practice and academic leadership, she is actively involved in publishing scientific articles, providing professional training, clinical supervision, and international consultation. Much of her work focuses on bridging the gap between research and mental health practice to ensure that effective interventions are more widely accessible.

Dr. Anke Karl is the strategic lead of the Clinical Psychology Research Group and the Mood Disorders Centre, and serves as Director of the MDC Biobehavioural Lab. Her research examines how biological and behavioral processes shape posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recovery from psychological trauma. She also works on applying biopsychological knowledge to improve therapies for people with PTSD and depression.

She trained in clinical psychology and behavioural neuroscience at Humboldt University Berlin, where she received the Young Scientist Award in 2001. She later completed postdoctoral research at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, University at Albany, before holding academic positions in Germany and the UK prior to joining the University of Exeter.

Her work has been published in leading journals and supported by major research funders. She also completed advanced training in cognitive behavioural therapy, is a licensed Psychological Psychotherapist, and practices as an associate therapist at the AccEPT Clinic.

Prof. Byron J. Good, B.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medical Anthropology in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University, as well as in the Department of Anthropology at the same institution. He earned his Ph.D. in anthropology from University of Chicago. As a medical, psychiatric, and psychological anthropologist, Prof. Good has a longstanding interest in how diverse cultural forms shape the manifestation, experience, and response to serious mental illness across societies such as Indonesia, Iran, Turki, Amerika Serikat, and Tiongkok.

Over nearly five decades, Prof. Good has conducted extensive research focusing primarily on serious mental illness and community-based care across diverse settings, including Yogyakarta, as well as post-conflict and post-tsunami contexts in Aceh. Since 1996, he has been actively engaged in research in Indonesia, particularly through ethnographic studies of Javanese culture and its relationship to mental health. In addition, he has developed both quantitative and ethnographic research on the early phases of psychotic disorders, longitudinal trajectories of acute psychosis, and the effectiveness of mental health services.

Dr. Marijtje Jongsma, M.L.A., is an Associate Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute and the School of Psychology at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She is a leading expert in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, particularly focusing on the use of electroencephalography (EEG) to explore mental processes and human behavior. Beyond her role at Radboud, Dr. Jongsma is also actively involved with the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia, contributing to academic collaborations and advancing research in neuroscience and psychology. Her engagement with UGM exemplifies her commitment to fostering international academic partnerships and supporting the global exchange of scientific knowledge. In her dual capacity as a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Jongsma contributes to the development of interdisciplinary studies that bridge psychology and neuroscience. She is also engaged in academic governance as a member of the Representative Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University, further shaping academic policies and supporting the evolution of higher education. Dr. Jongsma's expertise continues to drive advancements in cognitive neuroscience, while her international collaborations help promote cross-border scientific research and education.

Prof. Bouman is actively involved in teaching at the undergraduate, master’s, and research master’s levels at the University of Groningen. He also serves as the coordinator for the psychology module in the Erasmus Mundus Master’s program NOHA (Network on Humanitarian Action), which includes a partnership with Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Anjuni Khofifah Hanifi, S.Psi., M.Sc. is a graduate of the Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada and holds a Master of Science with Merit in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. Her academic interests focus on cognitive and neuropsychological processes underlying decision-making and health-related behaviour, particularly within the framework of applied cognitive science. She has experience in quantitative and experimental research, including studies on framing effects in health promotion and examinations of the role of grandparental involvement in children’s psychological well-being using a life-span developmental approach. In addition, she has been involved in teaching assistance, laboratory-based research, and interdisciplinary academic activities at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Muhammad Nabhan Husein, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a clinical psychologist who graduated from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Professional Master’s degree in Psychology. His academic background has equipped him with comprehensive competencies in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychological intervention. He has a strong interest in developing mental health services grounded in scientific evidence and relevant to the Indonesian sociocultural context.

In his professional practice, he actively serves as a Clinical Psychologist at the Academic Hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada (RS Akademik UGM). His professional experience extends beyond clinical practice to include roles in training and human resource development. In the field of research, he has been involved in various studies related to depression, the use of biofeedback interventions for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the development of mental health assessment instruments. The integration of clinical practice, research engagement, and institutional experience has shaped him into a professional committed to the continuous improvement of psychological services.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a send-off ceremony for postgraduate graduates of Period III Academic Year 2025/2026 on Thursday (23/4) at Hall D. In the solemn ceremony, the faculty officially sent off a total of 37 graduates, consisting of two Doctoral graduates and 35 Master’s graduates.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a Graduate Briefing titled “Becoming with Purpose: Finding Direction at Work,” Monday (20/4). The event is held at the Selasar of Gedung D, with 35 graduate students participating from 10:00-12:30 WIB. The session prepares graduates not just for entering the dynamic workplace, but also encourages them to understand the meaning and purpose of the journey of building a career.

This topic was discussed in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), organized by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist and lecturer at UGM, explained the phenomenon of violence committed by a partner or former partner, whether in dating relationships or marriage. Such violence can result in physical, psychological, and sexual harm for victims.