The Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, remains committed to improving the mental well-being of its academic community through Individual Counseling services, available to lecturers, educational staff and students. This initiative is part of the Faculty’s efforts to support the Health Promoting University (HPU) program within the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, which focuses on mental health.
The Individual Counseling Service provides free consultations on various topics concerning the academic community, such as career, personal life, studies, and other personal issues.
In collaboration with Puri Nirmala Hospital (RSK), the counseling service is conducted by Ratih Ratnasari S.Psi., M.Psi., Psi., a professional psychologist, ensuring that each session is effective and tailored to the individual’s needs. Dr. Desy Putri Handayani, S.Pi., Chair of the HPU at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, expressed her support and hopes for the counseling service.
“With the availability of free consultations with psychologists, we hope that students, lecturers, or educational staff can share and discuss their issues, which can help reduce their mental burdens. With the support of Puri Nirmala’s psychological services, we can mitigate the worst outcomes that may occur if members of the academic community at the Faculty of Agriculture face mental health challenges,” Desy explained.
The counseling services are available every Monday to Friday, from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM, at the Health Room, AGLC Building, 1st Floor. To access these services, members of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM academic community can fill out an online form through the link http://ugm.id/FapertaCounseling or contact the Faculty’s HPU Call Center (+62 811 368 875) for more information.
Through this initiative, the Faculty of Agriculture UGM hopes to create a healthier mental environment, support academic achievements, and encourage optimal personal development. The counseling service also contributes to the Faculty’s efforts to achieve SDGs such as SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author: Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor: Desi Utami
Documentation: Faperta Media