Pengelolaan Pelayanan dan Asuhan Keperawatan Klien dengan Harga Diri Rendah Melalui Penerapan Terapi Afirmasi Positif di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Prof Ildrem Medan

Abstract

Individuals with low self-esteem are often overwhelmed by negative perceptions of themselves and their abilities, frequently feeling worthless, pessimistic, and lacking confidence in living their lives. Low self-esteem that is not properly and continuously addressed has the potential to cause serious problems such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and social avoidance, making effective treatment crucial for quality of life. Positive affirmation therapy is a technique involving the repetition of positive statements about oneself, both verbally and mentally, with the aim of countering negative thoughts and reinforcing positive aspects of the self. This senior practice was conducted to describe the management of nursing care services for clients with low self-esteem through the application of positive affirmation therapy at Prof. Ildrem Mental Hospital in Medan. The results of the positive affirmation therapy implemented over four sessions showed an increase in patients' self-esteem.