<![CDATA[Background: Low self-esteem is a condition in which individuals negatively evaluate themselves, feel worthless, lack self-confidence, and are unable to perform their roles as before. This condition can hinder the recovery process for patients with mental disorders, necessitating non-pharmacological interventions, one of which is positive affirmation therapy. Objective: To describe the application of positive affirmation therapy to improve self-esteem in patients with low self-esteem in the Sadewa Ward of Dr. Arif Zainuddin Mental Hospital, Central Java Provincial Government. Methods: This study used a descriptive case study method on one patient with a nursing diagnosis of low self-esteem. The intervention was carried out for 3 consecutive days, once a day for ± 15–20 minutes. The instruments used were an observation sheet for signs and symptoms of low self-esteem and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: After positive affirmation therapy, the score for signs and symptoms of low self-esteem decreased from 15 to 3. The RSES score increased from 17 to 30. The patient appeared more confident, began to make eye contact, spoke more clearly, and interacted more actively. Conclusion: Positive affirmation therapy can be used as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention to support improvement in self-esteem and reduce signs and symptoms of low self-esteem.]]>
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