Hervita Diatri

Hervita Diatri is a psychiatrist affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia-RSCM, and she serves as the Chair of the National Mental Health Working Group at the Ministry of Health. She has been prominently featured in discussions surrounding the rising issue of loneliness in Indonesia, highlighting that the prevalence of loneliness in the country significantly exceeds global averages. Diatri emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to tackle loneliness, framing it as a community and global problem rather than just an individual issue. Her insights stress the importance of social connections and the potential mental health implications of isolation, advocating for increased awareness and intervention strategies to improve public health outcomes.