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Utilizing Psychological Consultation to Improve Mental Health

Psychological consultation has a variety of main procedures, namely counseling, psychotherapy, training, problem review, and efforts to reach patients emotionally. Consultation means the process of finding and giving opinions from experts to the patient. Meanwhile, psychology is the study of mental and thought processes, especially those related to behavior. Taken together, psychological consultation means effort in gaining opinions from experts about the thought process and mental health. Psychologists can provide psychological consulting services to individuals, couples, schools, organizations, or community groups. Also as a professional health service at the hospital. Psychology Consultation in the Field of Health Services If psychological counseling has been widely known as part of psychological testing in schools or workplaces, psychological counseling can actually be useful as an effort to manage illnesses and mental health conditions of patients in health care. The role o

Although Not Always Dangerous, Lumps In Throat Need To Watch Out

Generally, the appearance of a lump in the throat occurs not because of a serious danger related to one's health. It is characterized by feeling large or small lumps, with a hard or soft texture that irritates the throat. Lumps in the throat appear without being accompanied by other common symptoms, fairly harmless and not need to worry. However, this lump can also be a sign of cancer around the throat, especially if accompanied by other symptoms. Not always a lump in the throat indicates a certain disease. Some people may feel a lump in the throat due to experiencing a globus sensation. This condition can cause feelings like a lump in the throat that doesn't exist, and the sensation will disappear by itself without the need for treatment. In addition, several conditions that often cause the appearance of a lump in the throat include: Swollen lymph nodes due to infection Lumps in the throat generally occur due to swollen lymph nodes. This can be caused by viral and bact

Recognize and beware of incomplete abortion

Incomplete abortion is a miscarriage but not all fetuses fall. There are still remnants of pregnancy tissue left inside. Abortion occurs when the gestational age is below 20 weeks. There is a lot of bleeding in incomplete abortion and abdominal pain. Generally broken membranes. With the state of the cervix open and thin out. If an incomplete abortion occurs, the doctor will perform a pelvic examination to confirm and ultrasound examination (USG) to find out how much residual tissue is still left in the uterus. Various Causes The cause of abortion or miscarriage in essence is because the fetus is not fully developed in the womb. This is especially true when gestational age is in the first trimester. Basically, the cause of incomplete abortion with other miscarriages. One cause of miscarriage is the presence of placental problems. Other causes are due to damaged egg and sperm cells, or chromosomal disorders or genetic disorders in the fetus. Miscarriage may also occur due to exte

Spleen Function is Very Important for the Immune System

The spleen has a very important role on the immune system or also called the immune system. Impaired spleen function can make the body vulnerable to infection. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdominal cavity, and is generally the size of a fist, although the size varies from individual to individual. This organ has a length of at least 2.5 cm. Various Functions The spleen plays an important role in the immune system because it helps cleanse and store red blood cells, and helps to recognize and attack pathogens, which are foreign bodies that cause disease that enter the body. In an effort to protect the immune system, the spleen also helps ensure that harmful microorganisms leave the bloodstream. Then the white blood cells contained in the spleen, also help prevent infection. The spleen also controls the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. In addition, spleen functions that are no less important include: Cleanse unhealthy, old and dama

The Smarter and Active, This Stage of Development of Children 2-5 Years

1-2 years old have passed, now you will face the next stage of child development. In children aged 2-5 years, aspects that can affect development are far more extensive. At the age of children 2-5 years, five main aspects that need attention are language skills, sensory abilities, cognitive abilities, physical abilities and social emotional abilities. The following aspects at the stage of development of children aged 2-5 years: Physical development Physical development of children aged 2 years to 5 years is not as fast as in children under the age of one year. After 12 months, the child's weight has only gained 2.5 kg per year. His height also only increases 8 cm per year. This slow weight and height increase occurs until children are 5 years old. At this age children have started to want to be independent, for example children try to eat alone or change their own clothes. Emotional and social development This stage of development generally starts at the age of 2 years. M