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.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) encouraged its academic community to develop the habit of setting aside part of their income for investment from an early stage through the Financial Literacy Workshop: Investment Management, held on Friday (June 19).
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Information and Technology Development Unit (UIPTB), organized Tech in Training on Monday (June 15) and Thursday (June 18). The program was attended by 23 participants, consisting of students and alumni, at Room B-104, Faculty of Psychology UGM.
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).
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.
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?
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Center for Educational Assessment (Pusat Asesmen Pendidikan/Pusmendik), under the Agency for Primary and Secondary Education Policy, signed a Self-Managed Cooperation Agreement on the Equating of National Assessment Scores between the 2024 and 2026 National Assessments. The signing ceremony took place on Monday (June 15) in Room D-506 of the 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).
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.