The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) held a webinar “Financial Health, Mental Health” as one of a series of events for the 58th anniversary of Dies Natalies on Saturday, 21 October 2023. This activity, which was open to the public, was attended by the Deputy Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration of FPH UI, Dr. Milla Herdayati, S.K.M., M.Si., and Deputy Chair of ILUNI FPH UI, dr. Haryadi Wibowo, S.H., M.A.R.S. Carrying topics related to early financial planning for a spiritually and physically healthy life, this webinar was responded positively by the invitees.
“This topic is interesting and important because it is related to psychology. “Hopefully this event will be a moment to strengthen relationships together in advancing Indonesia’s health,” said Dr. Milla Herdayati, S.K.M., M.Sc., Deputy Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration FPH UI. This topic is based on financial needs and problems which not only have an impact on physical health, but also mental health, and have implications for the sustainability of an organization’s work program because it is related to a person’s performance in a particular organization.
Meanwhile, in his speech, the Deputy Chair of ILUNI FPH UI, said that money is a priority but is not a guarantee of happiness. “Learning to make financial plans is important because many people are not aware and tend to move within their comfort zone in managing and viewing money,” said Dr. Haryadi Wibowo, S.H., M.A.R.S., Deputy Chair of ILUNI FPH UI.
Strengthening human resources for the health sector is an excellent effort because the health sector and its resources are at the forefront. Through influencing activities, health promoters can have a big impact on public health programs launched by the government. “We are in a world where financial conditions greatly influence our status, label of success, health, and so on. We must realize that this is not the main point in improving mental health. “Try not to follow consumerism, lower your lifestyle, so that if there is a problem you won’t be easily shaken,” said Dr. Dra. Rita Damayanti, M.S.P.H., in her presentation.
Financial Planner, Kaukabus Syarqiyah, S.E., M.S.E., CFP., was also present as a resource person in this webinar. “In fact, our definition of financial health will change over time. “Therefore, it is necessary to create your own healthy benchmarks so that you don’t easily compare yourself with other people,” he said. Financial literacy is when we know how to carry out financial planning and all the accompanying aspects, as well as conditions where we consciously make financial decisions and know the impact of these decisions and are ready for the consequences. “The deadly combo that is currently widespread: online gambling and/or the habit of buying now pay later (BNPL), is a problem in itself at the moment,” continued Kaukabus Syarqiah. He also explained that there were two possibilities and solutions. If the financial problem is in the form of debt, then do debt management. However, if you don’t have these points, but your financial condition is still a mess, start by saving every month and setting a goal. Regardless of your status as a student, fresh graduate, worker, or entrepreneur, the ability to manage finances is a fundamental skill that needs to be upgraded and evaluated regularly. (DFD)
