Nova Riyanti Yusuf Explained
Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf, SpKJ (psychiatrist) born in Palu, Central Sulawesi, was an Indonesian author.[2] Nova often calls herself NoRiYu. Nova was a member of the House of Representatives as a representative of the Democratic Party for the 2009 - 2014 and 2014–2019 period. During her term as a representative, she initiated and supported the Mental Health Law (Undang-Undang Kesehatan Jiwa). The bill was passed into Law in 2014 (Law Number 18 Year 2014).[3]
Education
- TK Ora et Labora
- SD Ora et Labora
- SMP Al Azhar Pejaten
- SMA Tarakanita I
- The Writing School, Singapore
- Faculty of General Medicine, Trisakti University Psychiatry Residency Program, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia Research Fellow on Mental Health Implementation Research, Harvard Medical School, Department of Global Health & Social Medicine (2015)
- PhD from Public Health Faculty, University of Indonesia (2019)
Career
In July 2019 Nova got a Doctorate in Public Health from the Faculty of Public Health of the University of Indonesia with a thesis entitled "Early Detection of Risk Factors for Adolescent Suicide Ideas in High School / Equivalent in DKI Jakarta".[4] [5]
Occupations and Positions
- President Director, National Center for Mental Health - Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (2023 to date)
- Member of Parliament, the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (2009–2014, 2018–2019)
- Deputy Chairperson of Commission IX (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower & Transmigration, National Agency of Drug and Food Control, National Family Planning Coordinating Agency, The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Board) in 2012-2014
- Psychiatrist & Clinical Educator at Dr Soeharto Heerdjan Mental Hospital Jakarta (2016-2018)
- Consultant for WHO Indonesia on Suicide Prevention Strategy according to the WHO Framework on Suicide Prevention (2018)
- Author of 13 published books & screenplay
- Speaker on mental health issues
- Lecturer at Binus International, Trisakti Medical School, UPN Veteran Medical School, Paramadina University.
Organizations
- Secretary General of Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations (2019-now)
- Head of Jakarta Psychiatric Association (2016-2022)
- Chairwoman of the Alumni Association for the Medical Faculty of University of Trisakti (2021-2025)
Bibliography
- Novel [Mahadewa Mahadewi] (Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2003).
- Novel [Imipramine] (Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2004).
- Adaptation Novel from [30 Hari Mencari Cinta] movie (Gagas Media, 2004).
- Novel [3some] (Gagas Media, 2005).
- Collection of Essays [Libido Junkie: A Memoir for the Radicals] (Gagas Media, 2005).
- Adaptation Novel from [Betina] movie (Gagas Media, 2006).
- Adaptation Novel from [Garasi] movie (Gagas Media, 2006).
- Collection of Essays [Stranger than Fiction: Cerita dari Kamar Jaga Malam] (Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2008).
- Screenplay [Merah Itu Cinta] (Rapi Films, 2007).
- Collection of essays [Atas Nama Jiwa (1 & 2)] (www.jakartabeat.net).
- Memoir [A Rookie & the Passage of the Mental Health Law: the Indonesian Story] (Gramediana, 2014).
- Memoir [Interupsi! The Other Side of the Story] (Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2015).
- Nonfiction Book [Jelajah Jiwa Hapus Stigma: Autopsi Psikologis Bunuh Diri Dua Pelukis] (Penerbit Buku Kompas, 2020); in the process of movie adaptation with Falcon Pictures.
- Nonfiction Book [Bunuh Diri Remaja: Yuk Deteksi!] (Penerbit Buku Kompas, coming in 2022).
Achievements
- 2020 MURI (National Record Museum) Record for the most frequent virtual speaker on mental health issues during 3-month of pandemic lockdown.
- 2020 National Finalist The ASEAN - US Science Prize for Women.
- 2016 Featured in The Saturday Profile “Freeing Mentally Ill of Stigma & Chains”, The New York Times.
- 2016 Indonesian Caring Physician by Indonesian Doctors Association.
- 2015 Mental Health Implementation Research, Harvard Medical School.
- 2014 Community Mental Health Leader awarded by the Minister of Health Nafsiah Mboi.
- 2014 Most Powerful Woman by Her World Indonesia magazine.
- 2013: Champion Parliamentarian by Asian Forum of Parliamentarians
on Population and Development (AFPPD).
- 2009 one of 10 Most Influential Female Legislators in Indonesia by Globe Asia magazine
- 2004 Winner of Fun Fearless Female by Cosmopolitan Indonesia magazine.
Notes and References
- Web site: Chick-lit becomes Hip Lit in Indonesia . Lipscombe, Becky . BBC News . 2003-09-10 . 2023-03-21.
- Web site: Author Profile Nova Riyanti Yusuf. www.bukabuku.com.
- Web site: Noriyu dan Perjalanan Undang-Undang Kesehatan Jiwa. Rossa. Vania. July 22, 2019. suara.com. id.
- Web site: Raih Gelar Doktoral, Noriyu Meneliti Deteksi Ide Bunuh Diri di Kalangan Pelajar. Tribun Jakarta. id-ID.
- Web site: Teliti Ide Bunuh Diri pada Remaja, Nova Riyanti Yusuf Raih Gelar Doktor. Rossa. Vania. July 12, 2019. suara.com. id.