Yogyakarta, 3 February 2026 – A study entitled “The psychological preparedness of at-risk Indonesian communities to disaster (PREPARED) scale: Validation and norm development,” authored by Pradytia Putri Pertiwi et al. and published in Acta Psychologica (Vol. 262), provides an important contribution to the measurement of psychological preparedness for disasters among Indonesian communities. To date, disaster preparedness initiatives in Indonesia have largely emphasized physical and material aspects, while the psychological dimension has received relatively little attention, despite evidence showing that psychological preparedness is associated with better stress management and a reduced risk of post-disaster mental health problems.

Yogyakarta, 30 January 2026 – A recent study entitled “Is low self-compassion characteristic of ICD-11 complex PTSD? Further investigation using cross-cultural samples,” authored by Hong Wang Fung, …, Riangga Novrianto, et al., and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research (Vol. 193), examines the association between self-compassion and symptoms of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) as classified in ICD-11. Complex PTSD is a trauma-related disorder that has been relatively recently recognized in ICD-11 and is reported to have a higher prevalence than standard PTSD.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), continues its humanitarian support for communities affected by flash floods in Aceh. Following the delivery process and coordination with local partners, assistance in the form of dignity kits and other essential items has been received and directly distributed to residents in several affected areas in North Aceh.

Commemorating its 61st anniversary on January 8, 2026, the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas Gadjah Mada adopts the theme “Psychology in Synergy Toward a Resilient and Prosperous Nation.” This spirit is not merely a slogan, but a tangible reflection embodied in a series of reputable international scientific publications produced by the academic community of the Faculty of Psychology UGM over the past year. We have compiled these publications as a “special gift” that highlights the Faculty’s contributions across three main pillars: global mental health, Indonesian local wisdom, and disaster resilience.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), has implemented a series of psychosocial support programs for communities affected by floods and landslides in Aceh. Supported by Emergency Disaster Response Community Service Funding for the Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra regions from the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, the program is designed to address the urgent mental health recovery needs of survivors while strengthening long-term psychosocial support systems at the community and local government levels.

Universitas Gadjah Mada has once again conferred the Anugerah Insan Berprestasi (Outstanding Person Award) to members of its academic community and alumni who have demonstrated exceptional contributions and performance to the university and to society at large. This year, the Faculty of Psychology UGM is proud to receive the Inspiring Lecturer in Social Sciences and Humanities award, which is presented to faculty member IIndrayanti, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog.

Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psikolog, a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is one of the grantees of the Community Service Program for Emergency Disaster Response in the Provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra funded by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. She received funding for a program entitled “Integrated Psychosocial Recovery Program for Communities Affected by Floods in Sumatra.”

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with Kesehatan Mental Tuli Indonesia (KMTI), organized a training titled “Bridging Minds: Mental Health Training for Deaf Leaders and Mental Health Professionals” on 20–21 November 2025 at the Faculty of Psychology UGM. This activity is part of a broader initiative to strengthen inclusive mental health support for Deaf communities in Indonesia.

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), or self-harming behavior without suicidal intent, is increasingly observed, particularly among adolescents and young adults. In Indonesia, several studies indicate that this phenomenon appears in everyday settings, influenced by emotional pressure, unsupportive social relationships, and the growing complexity of life challenges. A research team from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is developing a psychoeducational module on NSSI designed as a first step to understand this behavior, reduce stigma, and help individuals and their immediate circles respond more appropriately. This initiative is funded by the 2025 Research Grant of the Faculty of Psychology UGM.

Understanding Indonesia’s mental health landscape requires a clear map of what has been studied, where, by whom, and with what focus. Responding to this need, a research team from the Center for Public Mental Health, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, is undertaking a study to trace scientific publications on the prevalence, risk factors, and patterns of mental disorders across population groups and regions.