The moment a child begins to speak is certainly a joyful milestone for parents. However, a child’s development does not always progress as expected. When a child’s speaking ability appears different from that of other children their age, parents should observe their development carefully without immediately panicking.

Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026 – The quality of life of older adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus is influenced not only by their physical condition but also by psychological and social factors, as well as their ability to independently manage their condition (self-management). These findings are presented in a scientific article entitled Multidimensional Determinants of Quality of Life in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Synthesis, published in the international journal Clinical Gerontologist.

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2026 – The rising number of mental health crises in higher education settings, ranging from self-harm urges to suicidal ideation, highlights the urgent need for a more standardized crisis response system, particularly within universities. Addressing this challenge, a research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) examined psychologists’ experiences in managing mental health crises at Indonesian universities.

Human beings are not born as a “blank slate.” From the beginning of life, people already possess a basic moral framework that continues to develop through environmental influences, culture, experience, and learning.

This topic was explored in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), a psychology talk show jointly produced by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (21 July). Hosted by Sekarayu Puspita, the tenth episode featured UGM Faculty of Psychology lecturer Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin, S.Psi., M.Sc., who discussed the psychological processes underlying human morality.

The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to provide accessible Graduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS) services for diverse participants. During the test session held on Thursday (25/6) in Room A-101, two deaf participants completed the PAPS assessment with assistance from UGM's Disability Services Unit (ULD) and service accommodations prepared by the UPAP team.

Ryan Sugiarto, M.A., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, has officially earned his Doctor of Psychology degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) after successfully defending his dissertation in a public examination held on Wednesday (June 17) in Room A-203, Faculty of Psychology UGM.

Professor of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog, served as a Visiting Professor at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) on Tuesday (10/6). On this occasion, he delivered a presentation entitled "The Influence of Culture on Hallucination & Delusion Among Schizophrenia Patients," which explored how sociocultural factors shape the experiences of hallucinations and delusions among individuals with schizophrenia.

Expanding the reach of early warning systems does not necessarily mean that warnings reach all communities in the affected areas, nor that they are received, understood, and acted upon appropriately. This was emphasised by Pradytia Putri Pertiwi, S.Psi., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), during her participation in the Reaching the Last Mile webinar on Tuesday (June 9).

The Centre for Life-Span Development (CLSD) of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organised a KKN Warming Up program in the form of training on socio-emotional stimulation and early childhood literacy on Saturday (16/5). This activity is part of the preparation for students participating in the KKN-PPM UGM program. CLSD itself is a research and community service centre within the Faculty of Psychology UGM that focuses on human development across the lifespan.

Entering the workforce requires more than just an academic degree. Amid increasingly competitive conditions, graduates are expected to be adaptable, committed to continuous learning, and able to uphold integrity in every professional step they take.