Article Category:  Personal Stories

Anosognosia: When People Don’t Know They Are Ill

Anosognosia: When People Don’t Know They Are Ill

Jul 28, 2021

Years ago, when my loved one’s psychiatrist told me that one of the symptoms of schizophrenia is that people don’t know they are ill – “anosognosia” – it blew my mind.  Since then, I have learned quite a lot about anosognosia. 

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Patient Consent: No Signature Required

Patient Consent: No Signature Required

Jun 2, 2021

As the parent of a young adult with mental health issues, I’m no stranger to the hospital psychiatric unit. I’m usually numb with worry, waiting for information about my daughter. Of course, providers don’t share any information. This is because my daughter won’t . . .

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