UNTAR Collaborates with DexWellness Pty Ltd to Advance AI-Based Mental Health Innovation

Jakarta, October 24, 2025 — The Faculty of Psychology, Tarumanagara University (UNTAR), has entered into a collaboration with DexWellness Pty Ltd, an Australian company specializing in digital mental health and holistic wellbeing powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The partnership was officially launched through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signing ceremony held on Friday (October 24, 2025) at the Auditorium of the Main Building, UNTAR Campus I.

The MoA was signed by Dr. Sri Tiatri, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, UNTAR, and David Wongso, Founder of DexWellness. The collaboration encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including public lectures, seminars, workshops, international conferences, joint research, scientific publications, as well as curriculum development and faculty capacity building.

Dr. Sri Tiatri emphasized that this collaboration aligns with UNTAR’s commitment to continuous innovation and international collaboration in the fields of psychology and mental health.“This partnership not only strengthens academic ties between Indonesia and Australia, but also serves as a concrete step in advancing research and the application of technology to support the psychological wellbeing of society,” she stated.

Meanwhile, David Wongso, Founder and CEO of DexWellness, noted that the partnership with UNTAR represents a strategic collaboration that integrates academic excellence with digital innovation.“The synergy between DexWellness’s AI technology, Australia’s research ecosystem, and UNTAR’s academic competence will generate measurable and human-centered wellbeing solutions,” he remarked.

International Psychology Seminar 2025

The signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the 2025 International Psychology Seminar, themed “From Reactive to Predictive Management in Mental Health.”

The event featured three keynote speakers:

  • David Wongso, M.M., MBA, M.Min., Psychologist, Founder of DexWellness Pty Ltd;
  • Prof. Dr. John Vong, Research Leader, AI Center for Health Innovation, i3L; and
  • Dr. Roswiyani, Ph.D., Psychologist, Faculty of Psychology, UNTAR.

Together, they discussed the transformation of mental health management approaches in the digital era from the perspectives of innovation, technology, and psychological education.

David Wongso presented a topic titled “Strategic Shift from Reactive to Predictive Management in Mental Health.” He highlighted the fact that more than 50 percent of the global mental health burden occurs before the age of 40. According to him, the application of AI plays a critical role in early detection of mental disorders and in educating families to provide early-stage emotional support.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. John Vong delivered a presentation on “Utilizing Data and AI in Mental Health Management.” He explained how data utilization and predictive analytics can help identify mental health risks earlier and support the development of wellbeing dashboards as the foundation for prevention-oriented public policy design.

Dr. Roswiyani shared insights on the modernization of psychology education in Indonesia. She emphasized the importance of curriculum reform and innovative learning methods to expand accessibility and address society’s growing need for psychological services relevant to modern challenges.

Strengthening the Bridge Between Academia and Practice

The event was highly interactive and attended by members of the UNTAR academic community, psychology students, and mental health practitioners. Through this initiative, UNTAR reaffirmed its role as an active higher education institution bridging academic knowledge with practical application, while promoting interdisciplinary research development in technology and psychology.

The strategic partnership with DexWellness marks a significant step for the Faculty of Psychology, UNTAR, in developing AI-driven innovations that enhance wellbeing and mental health—supporting Indonesia’s vision of achieving Golden Indonesia 2045.

(RO/Z-2)