Isnan Hidayat’s journey reflects consistency and dedication in navigating the field of psychology. A 2009 cohort alumnus of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, he completed his bachelor’s degree in 2013. From his early years in university, his academic path was closely tied to active involvement in community service and education.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) carried out an aptitude assessment and counseling program for Grade XI students of SMA Taruna Nusantara Magelang. This activity aimed to obtain an overview of students’ interests and potential talents as a foundation for personal development and future educational planning.
Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, has earned her doctoral degree after completing her Open Dissertation Defense in the Doctoral Program in Psychology on Wednesday (January 14) at Room A203, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). She graduated as UGM’s 7,093rd doctoral graduate with a dissertation titled “HypnoDiaCare for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: From Evidence Mapping and Intervention Development to Randomized Controlled Trial and Psychophysiological Evaluation.”
Nevi Kurnia Arianti, S.Psi., M.Si., has officially earned her doctoral degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), after successfully completing her Open Dissertation Defense in the Doctoral Program in Psychology on Tuesday (January 13) at Room A203, Faculty of Psychology UGM. In the session, she graduated as UGM’s 7,092nd doctoral graduate after defending her dissertation titled “Profiles and Strategies of Community-Based Psychosocial Support for Volunteers in Multi-Hazard Disaster-Prone Areas in Yogyakarta.”
Yogyakarta, January 12, 2026. A recent study titled “Unveiling the characteristics of depression symptoms in Indonesia population: Lessons learned from the 5th wave of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5)” by Ramadhan D. Marvianto et al., published in Acta Psychologica (262), provides a comprehensive overview of the diversity of depression symptoms within the Indonesian population. This research responds to the high burden of depression in Indonesia, which has not been matched by population-level empirical evidence regarding symptom heterogeneity.
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.
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.
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.