COVID-19 outbreak occur in almost every country around the world, including Indonesia. According to this situation, Indonesian government enact “Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar” (PSBB) policy in several province and cities, which are DKI Jakarta, Surabaya and Sidoarjo. This policy is one of the effort from government to supress direct interaction in society.
(24/04) Center for Public Mental Health of Faculty of Psychology UGM held an online public lecture at 08.00-10.00 WIB. The topic is about Family Strengthening in Crisis Situation. The aim of the event is to educate the audience about family strength during this pandemic situation. Dr. John DeFrain from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA had the opportunity to become a speaker for this event.
Tuesday (16/07) the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) Faculty of Psychology UGM held a seminar with the theme of International Convention on Family Strengthening, taking the location in the building A-203 Faculty of Psychology UGM, the event took place smoothly. The event was attended by approximately 50 people who come from various circles such as practitioners, professionals, academics, NGO activists, and even to housewives. The event itself began the national Conference of Postgraduate events held one day later.
Tuesday (30/1), the Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) got honorary visitation by the Expert Family from Australia, Prof. Alan Hayes. Hayes is director Family Action Centre (Pusat Aksi Keluarga) and also a lecturer in the Faculty of health and medicine The University of Newcastle.
Forensic Psychology is new field in Indonesia even in the world. Less country in the world does not recognize the profession of Forensic Psychology as an important profession. However, Forensic Psychology currently is really more needed especially in cases that are related by law and social justice.
Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), one of the units in Gadjah Mada University's Faculty of Psychology held a Studium Generale with the theme "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis: An Introduction". It was held in Auditorium G-100 on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 13.30 to 15.00.
In order to commemorate World Mental Health Day, CPMH held several events starting mid September, which will then end with a workshop about CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) on November 16, 2018 – November 17, 2018.
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, one of the units in Gadjah Mada University's Faculty of Psychology, the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) held a national workshop. It was part of the events to commemorate Mental Health Day, which is on October 10.