Lusiana Yashinta Ellysa Putri, S.Psi., M.Sc., is an academic and researcher in psychology with strong interests in educational psychology, cultural psychology, youth issues, and indigenous psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and later pursued a Master’s degree in Educational Studies at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Throughout her professional career, Lusiana has been actively involved in various research and program management initiatives at both national and international institutions. She has served as a project manager in an international research project focusing on vulnerable youth in Indonesia.

As an academic, she is committed to actively contributing to the development of research that is both scientifically rigorous and contextually relevant to Indonesian society.

Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a professional in clinical and forensic psychology with an educational background from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Her scholarly interests focus on forensic psychology, restorative justice, the death penalty, and the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into society.

In her professional career, Gracia has been actively involved as a clinical-forensic psychologist in several institutions, including the Indonesian Forensic Psychology Association, Polda Metro Jaya, the National Counterterrorism Agency, and Kerobokan Correctional Facility in Denpasar. She also contributes to the field of education as an adjunct lecturer and guest lecturer, and founded the Forensic Psychology Educational Platform Indonesia (@forenpsy.id) as a public education platform on forensic psychology. Her combination of clinical practice, academic engagement, and science communication reflects her commitment to advancing forensic psychology that is research-based, ethically grounded, and responsive to the needs of Indonesian society.

Metta Rahmadiana is a prominent educator and English-speaking clinical psychologist with more than 24 years of experience working in Indonesia and abroad. With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical practice, she specializes in providing tailored treatment approaches that are sensitive to multicultural contexts.

She has extensive expertise in mental health promotion, addressing common mental disorders in both adolescents and adults, and supporting individuals in self-development, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Her professional focus also includes parenting, family dynamics, and marital relationships.

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.

Muhammad Zaki Afif Zainurrahman, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a professional psychologist and graduate of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2021 and continued his Professional Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, graduating in 2025. His academic and professional interests focus on clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychological counseling that integrates spiritual values.

This idea is explored in the latest episode of OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi, presented by the Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. In the first episode of OPSI this year, Lusiana Yashinta Ellysa Putri, S.Psi., M.Sc., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), discusses a popular phenomenon amongst many individuals in Indonesia.

Yogyakarta, March 4, 2026 — Amid growing attention to mental health, a collaborative study by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada and The University of Melbourne highlights an often-overlooked aspect: the role of self-healing in the recovery of individuals who have lost someone to suicide in Indonesia.

The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted the first pilot test for the development of the Agility Test at SMA Negeri 1 Kalasan on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This activity was part of a program aimed at mapping students’ academic potential, organized through a collaboration between the school and the Faculty of Psychology UGM. The pilot test marked an initial step in the process of developing a more comprehensive and adaptive assessment instrument tailored to the needs of secondary school students.

Yogyakarta, February 26, 2026 – Psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative symptoms (feeling “detached” from oneself) are common responses when individuals experience profound trauma. A recent international collaborative study has uncovered the dynamics of the relationship between complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and dissociative symptoms through a cross-cultural approach involving participants from Western and South Asian countries.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Career Center, organized a Graduation Briefing for prospective undergraduate graduates of Period II Academic Year 2025/2026 on Monday (February 23), held online via Zoom Meeting. The event was attended by 59 undergraduate candidates, consisting of 52 regular program graduates and seven graduates from the International Undergraduate Program (IUP).