Visya Septiana

Thesis title: Exploring the perception and understanding of trauma to develop a Nursing-Led Community-Based Mental Health Nursing Intervention in Indonesia.

Background

Graduated from Universitas Indonesia with a Bachelor's Degree and a Professional Degree in Nursing, and graduated from the Advanced Nursing in Education programme from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Experienced in both formal and non‑formal education and has worked in multinational, multidisciplinary teams. My professional work specializes in the Mental Health Nursing Sector. Currently affiliated with a private university in Indonesia, Universitas Esa Unggul, as a Psychiatric Nursing Lecturer. 

Qualifications

Certified Indonesian Mental Health Nursing Practitioner

Responsibilities & affiliations

  • PhD student at The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
  • Psychiatric Nursing Lecturer at Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia.

Research summary

I am researching in the field of Mental Health Nursing, specializing in promotive, preventive, and rehabilitative interventions for mental health in community settings. 

Current research interests

Currently working on research to pursue a PhD Degree, in exploring the understanding and perceptions of trauma based on the Indonesian point of view, to develop a Nursing-Led Community-based intervention, called the Circle Check--where people can have a safe space to express and process their experience about trauma.

Past research interests

My past research interests include art therapy and expressive writing therapy for people who have undergone traumatic experiences.