Metta Rahmadiana, S.Psi., M.Si., Psikolog

Research Interests

Common Mental Disorder, Culture Adaption, Internet-based intervention, Mental Health, Transdiagnostic.

Ongoing Research

Psychological interventions for university students with anxiety and/or depression in low-and-middle income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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.

Metta earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Universitas Gadjah Mada, followed by a Professional Psychologist Program at the same university. She then completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Currently, Metta is pursuing advanced studies at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Publications Journal

  • Nas, N., Rahmadiana, M., de Ponti, N., Miguel, C., Papola, D., Karyotaki, E., Schleider, J. L., Harrer, M., Cuijpers, P., Stashower, S., van Straten, A., van Ballegooijen, W., & Struijs, S. (2026-under review). Effectiveness of Single-Session Interventions (SSIs) for Anxiety and Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Submitted to Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 
  • Rahmadiana, M., Karyotaki, E., Schulte, M., Ebert, D. D., Passchier, J., Cuijpers, P., Berger, T., van Ballegooijen, W., Wimbarti, S., & Riper, H. (2021). Transdiagnostic internet intervention for Indonesian university students with depression and anxiety: evaluation of feasibility and acceptability. JMIR Mental Health, 8(3), e20036. https://doi.org/10.2196/20036
  • Amanvermez, Y., Rahmadiana, M., Karyotaki, E., de Wit, L., Ebert, D. D., Kessler, R. C., & Cuijpers, P. (2023). Stress management interventions for college students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 30(4), 423. https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12342
  • Rahmadiana, M., Wimbarti, S., Paramastri, I., & Triratnawati, A. (2021). Mudik during the Covid-19 pandemic, anxiety, and depression among students in Indonesia. Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat, 37(1), 33-38. https://doi.org/10.22146/bkm.61744
  • Rahmadiana, M., Karyotaki, E., Passchier, J., Cuijpers, P., van Ballegooijen, W., Wimbarti, S., & Riper, H. (2019). Guided internet-based transdiagnostic intervention for Indonesian university students with symptoms of anxiety and depression: A pilot study protocol. Internet interventions, 15, 28-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.11.002
  • Rachmadiana, M. (2004). Mencium Tangan, Membungkukkan Badan: Etos Budaya Sunda, Yogyakarta, Madura. Hand Kiss and the bow of the Body (Based on the Sundanese, Java and Maduranese Ethnical Culture). Humanitas: Jurnal Psikologi Indonesia, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.26555/humanitas.v1i2.20280
  • Understanding Children and Their Thinking Caps / Humanitas Journal / January 2008.
  • Rahmadiana, M. (2013). Program promosi kesehatan bagi anak-anak. Health Promotion Program for Children. Jurnal Psikogenesis, 1(2), 116–129. https://doi.org/10.24854/jps.v1i2.42

Book

Wahyuning, W., Jash, & Rahmadiana, M. (2003). Mengkomunikasikan moral (Communicating Moral to a Child) . Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo. 

Pertiwi, K., Rahmadiana, M., et al. (2019). Jurnal PhD Mama. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama. ISBN: 9786020620817.

International Seminars and Trainings

  • 2016. Amsterdam Public Health Annual Meeting. Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2017. International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII), Poster presentation, Berlin, Germany.
  • 2017. Colloquium. “Is Cognitive Therapy Enduring or are Antidepressant Medications Iatrogenic?” by Steve Hollon (Vanderbilt University). Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • 2017. Amsterdam Public Health Annual Meeting. Postillion Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • 2017. War Child Masterclass. “Reducing Stigmatization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.”
  • 2018. Playground War Child, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • 2018. “Measuring the excellence and societal impact of research-How and Why?”. VU Hoofdgebouw, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2018. Amsterdam Public Health Annual Meeting.
    Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2019. Amsterdam Public Health Annual Meeting. Theater De Meervaart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2019. Amsterdam Public Health Spring Meeting. Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2019. PhD Workshop: Healthy Mind at Work. Managing Stress at Work and Maintaining Life Work Balance (Marielle Rozemond)

National Seminars and Trainings

  • 2021. Vritual Seminar. Tenang Lapang: COVID-19 Psychological Center. Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2021. Virtual International Conference. Current Research in Psychology During pandemic: Method and Application. Faculty of Psychology Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2021. Virtual Seminar. Orange Talk#7 Indonesia Now and Then: Between Health Security a Vaccine Diplomacy. NL Alumni Network.
  • 2025. Virtual SemNas “Sehat Mental di Era Digital” Angkatan 1. FKKMK – Pusat Kebijakan dan Manajemen Kesehatan-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Menyalakan Cahaya: Harapan di Tengan Kegelapan. PP KAGAMA x KAPSIGAMA
  • 2025. Webinar Nasional. Deteksi Dini dan Penanganan Anak Sekolah Dasar dengan Gangguan Pemusatan Perhatian (ADHD)-Angkatan 1. RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Provinsi Jawa Tengah – Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Luka Tak Terlihat: Dampak Trauma Masa Kecil pada Jiwa Anak Hingga Dewasa. Angkatan 1. Nusindo Training Center-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Strategi Kesehatan Mental cerdas Mendampingi Anak SD Bermain Gadget. Angkatan 1. Nursing Training Center. Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Hybrid Talkshow. Mental Emergency. Pertolongan Pertama untuk Luka yang Tak Terlihat. RS Menur Surabaya.
  • 2025. Webinar. Teknik Penyusunan Laporan Pemeriksaan Psikologi. Angkatan 1. RS Akademik UGM-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Fenomena Kesepian pada Perantau: Bagaimana Mengatasinya. RS Akademik UGM-IPK Indonesia-Pusbangdiklat IPK Indonesia-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Asesmen dan Intervensi Pencegahan Bunuh Diri. Angkatan 1. RS Akademik UGM-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Self Care untuk Tenaga Kesehatan. Angkatan 1. RS Akademik UGM-Kemenkes.
  • 2025. Webinar. Pulang dan Pulih Bersama. Membangun Kesehatan Mental Kekuarga. IPK Indonesia.
  • 2025. Webinar. Refleksi Visual dan Intervensi Psikologis. Penerapan Photovoice dalam Layanan Psikologi Klinis. Angkatan 1. RS Akademik UGM-Kemenkes.

Trainer

  • 2008. Self-introduction, Communication Skills and Team Building. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2008. Anger Management Training for students at SMA 6, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Speaker

  • 2003. Early Childhood Education. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2004. Komunikasi Moral pada Anak. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2005. Kekerasan pada Anak. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2006. Menangani Psikis Anak Pasca Gempa. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2009. Seminar Kesehatan Cerebrolicious. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2009. The Health Psychology Perspective within the Medical Setting. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2009. National Seminar on Health Psychology. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2010. Penyuluhan keluarga. Pedongkelan, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia.
  • 2010. Global Medical World. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2010. Strategi sukses belajar di universitas. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2011. Health Reproduction Counseling for Adolescent. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2012. Penyuluhan keluarga: Berkomunikasi dengan anak remaja. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2017. Vaksinasi: Tinjauan Medis, Ekonomi, Psikososial. Boothzaal Room Utrecht University Library Uithof.
  • 2021. Webinar, “Mengelola – my own, family, and school Time Di Masa Pandemi.” Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2022. Denistry Collaborative Updates. Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2023. Manajemen Stress Ibu. Angkatan-6, Mother Unverisity, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2026. Stress and Managemen Stress.

Committee

  • 2010. Pengembangan Instrumen Tes Potensi Anak Usia Dini. Balitbang DikNas. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2010. Workshop Ketrampilan Menolong dalam Setting Pendidikan. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2011. Konferensi Nasional Psikologi Kesehatan. Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2022-2023. Counsellor. Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia Frankfurt, Germany.
  • 2021 – current. Staff lecturer. International Undergraduate Program. Faculty of Psychology. Universitas Gadjah Mada. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Management team for KAGAMA-NL. Education and Self-Development Sector.
  • 2021 – 2023. Reviewer. Humanitas Indonesian Psychological Journal.
  • 2014 – 2016. School Psychologist. Sekolah Indonesia Singapore. Singapore.
  • 2008 – 2016. Staff Lecturer. Faculty of Psychology. Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2007 – 2008. Staff Lecturer. Faculty of Psychology. Universitas Persada YAI, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2004 – 2006. Vice Principle at Taman Bocah Pre-School. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • 2001 – 2007. Staff Lecturer. Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

• Amsterdam Public Health
• Himpunan Psikologi Indonesia
• Ikatan Psikolog Klinis