Born and raised in Yogyakarta, Analisa initially dreamed of majoring in Communication Studies. Her interest in psychology grew from her love of reading, particularly The Lost Boy by Charlie Flotman, a story about a psychologist supporting a child with autism. Through the book, she discovered a connection between her passion for communication and her desire to help others, ultimately leading her to pursue her studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The klitih phenomenon involving adolescents continues to attract public attention in Yogyakarta. Why do children who should be holding books instead carry sharp weapons? Where does the breakdown in communication between them and adults occur?
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).
Mental health information is increasingly accessible through social media, including content about depression, anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. However, this ease of access also carries the risk of misunderstandings, as many individuals attempt self-diagnosis without proper psychological assessment, labeling themselves without fully understanding the context or limitations of the information they receive.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Firefighting Training session on Friday (22/5) at Hall D and the landscape area of the Faculty of Psychology UGM. The activity, organized in collaboration with K5L UGM (Office of Security, Occupational Safety, Emergency, and Environment), was attended by more than 75 members of the academic community.
The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada officially graduated 90 students during the Graduation Ceremony for the Undergraduate Psychology Study Program, Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on Wednesday (20/5) at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM.
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.
OPSI UGM Discusses the Importance of Interest and Aptitude Tests in Understanding Personal Potential
In the digital era, understanding ourselves feel easier than ever, often through online personality tests. Many people feel they already understand their interests, talents, and even future direction through these tests. One of the most popular examples is MBTI, which is frequently used as a quick way to identify personality tendencies.
The child abuse case at Little Aresha daycare in Yogyakarta has revealed layers of issues that have long remained hidden within Indonesia’s early childhood care system. This phenomenon cannot merely be understood as an individual act of violence, but also as a matter closely related to the quality of childcare services, caregiver preparedness, and family support systems.