Yogyakarta, May 12, 2026 — Efforts to strengthen mental health services in Indonesia have once again received a contribution from researchers at Universitas Gadjah Mada. A research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, together with national and international partners, successfully adapted and validated an Indonesian-language version of a behavioral activation measurement instrument for depression through a study titled “Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Version of Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale – Short Form (BADS-SF) Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Modeling.” The study was published in JP3I (Indonesian Journal of Psychological and Educational Measurement) and involved collaboration between researchers from UGM, Universitas Diponegoro, as well as academics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and the University of Washington.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada has officially received the transfer of Economic Rights for the AJT Cognitive Test from PT Melintas Cakrawala Indonesia (MCI) through a signing ceremony held on Thursday (7/5) in Room D-506 of the Faculty of Psychology UGM.

Have you ever asked a teenager, “How was your day?” only to receive a brief reply? Or tried to have a heartfelt conversation, only to find their attention fixed on a screen? These situations often raise questions: is there something we need to better understand about communicating with today’s teenagers?

Yogyakarta, May 4, 2026 — The persistence of corruption cases and integrity crises in society indicates a serious issue related to individuals’ attitudes toward how wealth or resources are obtained for their families. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, sheds interesting light on this issue.

Yogyakarta, April 30, 2026 — Amid rising life expectancy and global economic challenges, financial preparedness for retirement has become a critical issue. However, a recent study shows that this issue is not solely about numbers, but also about psychological factors.

The Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) at the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas Gadjah Mada held its regular program once again, the Online Lecture (Kulon), now in its 71st edition. Carrying the theme “Take It Slow: Healthy Ways to Manage Anxiety,” the event was conducted online via Zoom on Friday morning (24/4), from 09.00–10.30 WIB, and was moderated by Marsha Prifirani, S.Psi.

A total of 3,000 participants from across Indonesia took part in the Orientation on Psychological First Aid for Psychological Wounds (P3LP) in Schools for Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers, held on Wednesday–Thursday, April 22–23, 2026, from 07.30–13.00 WIB. The event was conducted online via Zoom and live streamed on YouTube, as an effort to strengthen the role of schools in promoting mental health as well as enhancing the capacity of BK teachers to provide initial psychological support in crisis situations.

This topic was discussed in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), organized by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist and lecturer at UGM, explained the phenomenon of violence committed by a partner or former partner, whether in dating relationships or marriage. Such violence can result in physical, psychological, and sexual harm for victims.

As part of efforts to strengthen a community-based mental health system, the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), collaborated with the Department of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control (DP3AP2) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) in an activity titled “Strengthening Agents and Reporters (2P)” with the theme “Assistance for Domestic Violence Cases from a Psychological Perspective.” The event was held on Wednesday (8/4/2026), from 10:30 to 12:15 WIB, at the Nyi Ageng Serang 1 Meeting Room, DP3AP2 DIY.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to strengthen its international academic network. This commitment was highlighted by the visit of Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog , a prominent professor from the faculty, to Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) from April 6 to 9, 2026.

During this visit, Subandi served as a visiting professor and was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Development (FPEPS). This strategic meeting focused on bolstering institutional cooperation and discussing academic advancements relevant to both universities.