The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, once again presents OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talk) in its eighteenth episode, aired on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 WIB. This episode raises the theme “Mindful Spending at the End of the Year: When Emotions Control the Wallet.” It invites young people to become aware of emotional spending patterns, understand the triggers behind them, and build a healthier relationship with money through awareness, reflection, and personal values.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, once again presents OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talk) in its seventeenth episode, aired on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 WIB. This episode raises the theme “The Dilemma of Two Worlds: Work vs Family,” discussing the challenges faced by families in which both partners are working. The episode invites the public to understand the dynamics of roles and demands between the workplace and family life, as well as the importance of communication, fair division of roles, and emotional awareness in maintaining harmonious relationships.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, once again presents OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talk) with its fifteenth episode, airing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 PM WIB. This episode raises the theme “Fight Overthinking, Stay Sane, and Keep Work on Track!”. The discussion focuses on overthinking that often arises in the workplace due to excessive demands, pressure, and expectations. The episode explores how overthinking can affect mental health and daily work performance. It also discusses ways to manage overthinking in order to remain mentally healthy and productive at work.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, once again presents OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talk) with its fourteenth episode, airing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 PM WIB. This episode raises the theme “In Step Together: Building Resilience in the Workplace,” which discusses ways to remain resilient in a work environment filled with demands and pressures.

The Faculty of Psychology UGM and TVRI Yogyakarta are once again presenting OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talks) with its tenth episode, airing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode carries the theme “Game Over: The Psychology Behind Video Games.” One of the goals of this episode is to explore in depth the psychological aspects of video games—when games can be beneficial and when they can turn into a dangerous boomerang.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta once again present OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talks) with its ninth episode, aired on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode is titled “Talking About the Meaning of Work with Gen Z.” One of the aims of this episode is to dispel public misconceptions that often label Generation Z as unable to stay in a job for long.

The episode features Kristoforus Lintang Mahadewa, S.Psi., a Research Assistant at the Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (CICP), Faculty of Psychology UGM, as the guest speaker. Lintang explains that Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, tends to view work not merely as a means to earn a living but also as an opportunity to pursue their passions. Therefore, they seek a work environment that is comfortable and supportive.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, has once again presented the “OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi” (Psychology Talks) program, now in its eighth episode, aired on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. This episode carried the theme “Online Gender-Based Violence: Caring Together, Protecting Together”, discussing the importance of collective awareness in preventing sexual violence in digital spaces. This increasingly prevalent issue in the digital age must continue to be addressed through public education efforts to help create online environments that are safe, equitable, and free from gender-based violence.

Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a form of sexual violence that occurs in digital spaces and can affect anyone—from children to the elderly. This was conveyed by Lucia Peppy Novianti, M.Psi., Psychologist, a clinical and forensic psychologist as well as a doctoral candidate at UGM. She emphasized that individuals with low digital literacy, especially children and adolescents, are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims because they may not yet be able to distinguish between original content and manipulated content such as AI-edited materials.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, presented the sixth episode of the program OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychological Talks), which aired on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (WIB). This episode carried the theme "Beyond Nature, Beyond Network: Building Mental Resilience," highlighting the connection between nature-based activities and psychological endurance.

The theme was chosen in response to the rising pressures of modern life, which is fast-paced, highly competitive, and filled with demands. Amid the relentless digital world, reconnecting with nature offers a way to calm the mind and restore inner strength. Outdoor activities not only provide peace but also help sharpen one’s ability to face challenges with patience, calmness, and mindfulness.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta present the fifth episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk, which aired on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode addresses a highly relevant theme in the digital era, titled "Social Media: Friend or Pressure?"

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, presents the fourth episode of OPSI: Psychological Talk, which aired on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode addresses an important and sensitive topic titled "The Invisible Wounds: Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Appropriate Responses."