The Directorate of Human Resources (DSDM-UGM) at Gadjah Mada University recently hosted a series of highly successful webinars titled “Maintaining Mental Health for Yourself and Your Family.” The series was aimed at lecturers and educational staff (Tendik) in the UGM Faculty/School environment and consisted of three topics. The webinars were conducted via Zoom and were open to interested lecturers and staff.
The first webinar was presented by Prof. Dr. Tina Afiatin, M.Si., Psychologist, who discussed the topic of “Work-Family Balance” on April 18, 2023. The second topic, “Maintaining Mental Health for Yourself and Your Family,” was presented by Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psychologist, on May 3, 2023. The third and final topic, “Sexual Harassment,” was presented by Sri Wiyanti Eddyono, S.H., LL.M.(HR)., Ph.D., on May 12, 2023. The webinar series was mandatory for new lecturers and staff participating in the 2023 UGM Training Course, and 729 attendees were present.
The webinar series emphasized the importance of maintaining mental health to balance work and family, ultimately leading to a harmonious environment. Diana Setiyawati’s presentation was particularly well-received by the attendees, who showed great enthusiasm and actively participated in the question and answer session.
We are thrilled with the success of the webinar series and are grateful to the distinguished speakers who shared their expertise and knowledge on such critical topics. We hope the participants found the sessions informative, engaging, and beneficial in enhancing their mental health and well-being. We look forward to organizing similar events to support the UGM community’s mental health and well-being.
At the end of each webinar, participants were asked to complete a questionnaire, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Many praised the implementation of the webinar series, and all participants received a webinar certificate via email. Overall, the series was a resounding success and significantly promoted mental health awareness among the UGM faculty and staff. (UGM/Rista).
