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This study aims to explore the effectiveness of various intervention strategies, including counseling services, learning strategies, and occupational therapy in treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through a qualitative method based on literature studies, this study applies systematic data processing to evaluate the impact of a holistic approach on children's behavior and concentration. Analysis is carried out through data reduction procedures, data presentation, and verification of conclusions to measure the extent to which a holistic approach influences the development of children's behavior and concentration abilities. The results of the study indicate that multimodal approaches, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and occupational therapy, are effective in improving children's self-control, emotional regulation, and motor skills. In addition, the implementation of an Individual Learning Program (IPP) in schools and intensive collaboration with parents play a major role in creating a supportive environment for children with ADHD. This study concludes that integrated treatment between behavioral interventions and the success of optimizing children's potential depends heavily on the integration of professional behavioral treatment with active support from the family.

This study examines the various forms of trauma experienced by patients with mental disorders, particularly those caused by violence and loss, and explores the psychosocial approaches used in the recovery process at Prof. Dr. M. Ildrem Mental Hospital, Medan. The background of this study is based on the importance of understanding traumatic factors as one of the root causes of mental disorders, which are often overlooked in medical treatment. The research aims to describe the types of trauma experienced by patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychosocial interventions provided by the hospital. A qualitative approach was employed, using field observation and in-depth interviews with rehabilitation staff, including psychologists, counselors, and therapists. The findings indicate that the majority of patients have a history of severe trauma, such as sexual violence, the loss of loved ones, and extreme life stress that was not properly addressed. The recovery process at the hospital is carried out holistically through occupational therapy, skills training, spiritual guidance, and psychological support from both professionals and peer counselors. The study concludes that an approach combining scientific methods with patients' real-life experiences can positively impact the recovery process. Therefore, strengthening professional capacity and providing counselor training are essential to enhance the effectiveness of the rehabilitation system.

Down Syndrome is a fairly common genetic disorder, this is one of the diseases caused by the emergence of an extra chromosome from 21 pairs of chromosomes or known as trisomy 21. This study aims to determine the provision of Occupational Therapy in Down Syndrome Children at the Liliput Clinic. Occupational Therapy in Improving Fine Motor Skills in Down Syndrome Children and supporting and inhibiting factors. This study uses a Qualitative Method, the informant sampling technique uses the Purposive Sampling Technique. And data collection is obtained from the results of Interviews, Observations, and Documentation. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of Data Reduction, Data Presentation, and Conclusion Drawing. The location of this study is at the Liliput Clinic, Jl. Cipete IV No. 06, Rt. 02 Rw 03, South Cipete, Cilandak District. The results of the study showed that the provision of Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome Children, namely, Down syndrome children still tend to be limp, such as when doing activities they get tired more easily, then Down syndrome children have not been able to regulate their emotions stably. In improving fine motor skills in Down syndrome children, therapists train and instruct children how to hold objects properly such as pencils, pens and small scissors. Then the child is instructed how to write correctly. Supporting factors in Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome Children are an experienced therapy background, supporting infrastructure, and support from parents of Down syndrome children. And the inhibiting factors are Down syndrome children who have high emotional levels and physical problems in Down syndrome children.

The most serious and chronic mental disorder is schizophrenia. Schizophrenia sufferers often have limitations that greatly affect the performance of daily activities, one of which is carrying out self-care. Increasing independence from self-care deficit problems can be overcome with non-pharmacological management, one of which is occupational therapy. Occupational therapy intervenes in limitations by seeking greater autonomy of the patient through certain activities. The aim of the case study is to determine the effect of occupational therapy on the patient's level of independence in the intensive care unit. The method used is a case study with a nursing care approach. A case study was conducted at a mental hospital in 2024 involving a 56 year old patient. The instrument used was the Activity of Daily Living questionnaire. Occupational therapy was carried out for 12 days. The results of the study showed that there was an increase in the level of independence in carrying out self-care from a score of 10 to 17 and a decrease in signs of self-care deficit symptoms in patients from 9 to 2. Based on the results, it can be concluded that occupational therapy can increase the level of independence and reduce signs of deficit symptoms patient self-care.  

Background: Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that affects the work of the brain. The resulting disorders can attack thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behaviors. Based on the records of the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2019, the prevalence in Indonesia with the highest psychiatric disorders is found in Bali and Yogyakarta Provinces with each prevalence showing 11.1% and 10.4% per 1000 with people with schizophrenia / psychosis. One of the therapies to reduce anxiety in schizophrenic patients with hallucinations is environmental therapy using drawing methods. Objective: To know the results of the implementation of occupational therapy drawing on the decrease in signs and symptoms of hallucinations in patients with hallucinatory sensory perception disorders. Method: applying sensory stimulation therapy applied to 2 patients in the form of a case study. Results: After the application of occupational therapy, both respondents experienced a decrease in hallucination scores, with a total score of 14 and 5 classified as moderate hallucinations. Conclusion: Based on the data obtained, both respondents experienced a development that was originally classified as a very severe hallucination to moderate hallucination.

Background: Skizofrenia is a mental disorder where the prevalence is actually small, affecting about 1% of the world's population. In Central Java alone, there are 8.7% of the population who have schizophrenia, this is one of the fifth highest number of professions. Planting occupational therapy aims to minimize the patient's interaction with his unreal world, bring out thoughts, feelings, or emotions that have influenced unconscious behavior, provide joy, entertainment, and distract the patient from the hallucinations he is experiencing so that the patient's mind is not focused on his special hallucinations. in patients with auditory hallucinations (Yuniar N.S et al., 2019). Objective: To find out the results of the implementation of the application of occupancy therapy to control the level of hallucinations. Method: The method used in this application is descriptive with a case study research design totaling 2 respondents, the research instrument is the AHRS questionnaire observation sheet. Findings Before being given occupational therapy, Mrs. G was planted in the category of moderate hallucinations and Mrs. M was in the category of severe hallucinations. After being given occupational therapy, planting for 6 times, Mrs. G was in the category of mild hallucinations and Mrs. M was in the category of moderate hallucinations. Implication:  Planting Occupational Therapy has an effect on controlling the level of hallucinations in patients with auditory hallucinations.

Schizophrenia is a disorder in a person with a state of being unable to think logically so that he cannot control his behavior and emotions. One of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia is hallucinations. Hallucinations occupied the highest number in 2018 as many as 5,339 people in RSJD Dr. Amino Gondhoutomo, Central Java Province. Hallucinations are the inability to distinguish between internal and external stimuli. One of the therapies for hallucinations is occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is an activity to correct abnormalities, maintain and improve the client's health status. The purpose of this case study is to describe the symptoms of hallucinations before and after being given occupational therapy for leisure activities. This type of research is descriptive with a case study approach. This study used 2 people with auditory hallucinations as subjects who were willing to be respondents. The results showed a decrease in the score of hallucinatory symptoms before and after being given occupational therapy for leisure activities to Mr. T from 13 to 4 and Br. R from 16 to 8. It can be concluded that the provision of occupational therapy for leisure activities has an effect on reducing hallucinatory symptoms experienced by schizophrenic patients with auditory hallucinations.