Dr. Petersen will collaborate with Dian Nuswantoro University from January 18 – March 18, 2017. The collaboration between her and the Faculty of Health Science of Dian Nuswantoro University will focus on developing the capacity of the students and faculty members in providing better quality public health service, in coping with issues like the diversity of health care system and the diagnose and treatment of depression cases, and in health behavior change. They will also develop the faculty members’ capacity in doing research, writing grant proposals and academic publications.

Dr. Petersen is a Professor in the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University and an expert in health psychology and health behavior change.