SIMH has a longstanding and ongoing international academic research tradition. We have run collaborative studies with universities, such as:
- The University of Edinburgh, UK
- The University of Sydney, Australia
- The University of Warwick, UK
- The University of California (Davis), US
- The University of Hawaii, US
- The University of Melbourne, Australia
- The University of Vermont, US
- The University of Kiel, Germany
- The University of Toronto, Canada
- Rollins College, US
- Leiden University, Holland
- Stenden University, Holland
Here in after is a list of selected publications that resulted from the above collaborations:
- Lesmana, C.B.J., Tiliopoulos, N, & Francis, L.J. (in press). The internal consistency reliability of the Santosh-Francis scale of Attitude toward Hinduism among Balinese Hindus. International Journal of Hindu Studies.
- Lesmana, C.B.J., Suryani, L.K., Tiliopoulos, N, & Jensen, G.D. (2010). Spiritual-Hypnosis Assisted Therapy: A new culturally sensitive approach to the treatment and prevention of mental disorders. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 12,195–208.
- Lesmana, C.B.J., & Tiliopoulos, N. (2009). Schizotypal personality traits and attitudes toward Hinduism among Balinese Hindus. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 12, 773-785.
- Lesmana, C.B.J., Suryani, L.K., Jensen, G.D., & Tiliopoulos, N. (2009). A spiritual-hypnosis assisted therapy of children with PTSD after the 2002 Bali terrorist attack. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 52, 23-34.
- Strenge, H., Lesmana, C.B.J., Suryani, L.K. (2009). Random number generation in bilingual Balinese and German students: preliminary findings from an exploratory cross-cultural study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 109, 1-15
- Suryani, L.K., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2009). Pedofil penghancur masa depan anak (Pedophile the destroyer of children’s future. Jakarta:Pustaka Obor Populer.
- Suryani, L.K., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2010). Menembus pancaran mata ibu kutemukan diriku kembali (Re-finding the self through the mother’s eyes). Jakarta:Pustaka Obor Populer.
- Lesmana, C.B.J., Suryani, L.K., Adnyana, T.A.K. (2008). Penanganan penyalahgunaan narkoba dengan pendekatan biopsikospirit-sosiobudaya (Treatment for drug abuse with biopsychospirit-sociocultural approach). Jiwa, XLI(2), 1-16
- Suryani, L.K., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2008). Biarkan anak berkembang wajar (Let the children grow naturally). Jakarta: Eviexena Meditama
- Suryani, L.K., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2008). Hidup bahagia perjuangan melawan kegelapan (Happiness life: courage to overcome the darkness). Jakarta:Pustaka Obor Populer.
- Suryani, L.K., Page, A., Lesmana, C.B.J., Jennaway, M., Basudewa, I.D.G., Taylor, R. (2008). Suicide in paradise aftermath of the Bali bombings. Psychological Medicine, 39, 1317-1323
- Lesmana, C.B.J., & Suryani, L.K. ( 2007). Hipnoterapi-spiritual pada penanganan anak-anak dengan posttraumatic stress disorder setelah bom bali 2002 (Spiritual-hypnotherapy in the treatment of children with posttraumatic stress disorder after the bali blast 2002). Medicina, 38:132-6
- Suryani, L.K., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2007). Kiat mengatasi badai kehidupan perkawinan (How to handle the storm of marriage life). Jakarta:PT. Intisari
- Jensen, G.D., & Lesmana, C.B.J. (2007). Trance in Balinese culture. Natural Medicine, 30,128-9
- Suryani, L.K., Lesmana, C.B.J., and Jensen, G.D. (2006). Healing the people of Bali through meditation and trance. Natural Medicine, 26,114-115.
- Edge, H., Suryani, L.K., Tiliopoulos, N., & Morris, R. (2005). Two cognitive DMILS studies in Bali. Journal of Parapsychology, 68, 281-321.
The institute welcomes international, multidisciplinary research proposals and collaborative grant applications from academic institutions and research groups in the following areas:
- Cultural psychiatry
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Medical anthropology
- Gerontology
- Community-based medicine and psychiatry
- Psychology of religion
- Trauma and Disaster
- PTSD
Furthermore, individuals may also request research or educational collaborations with the institute. For such requests to be considered, the following requirements should be met:
A. Necessary conditions:
- A postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD, etc.) in psychiatry, psychology, medicine, or related disciplines.
- Evidence of the applicant’s research (e.g. academic publications) or educational (e.g. teaching) competence and activity.
- Proof of funding/sponsorship to cover the applicant’s expenses in Indonesia.
- A visa that allows the applicant to work in Indonesia.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- The required vaccinations.
- Proof of a clear criminal record.
B. Desired (but not necessary) conditions:
- Spoken and written knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia.
- Familiarity with the Balinese culture and religion.
- International driving license.
Finally, the institute reserves the right to charge the applicant fees for use of its facilities and personnel.