Anosognosia: The Awareness of Illness in Schizophrenia
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Department of Psychiatry ,
Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center ,
Department of Psychiatry ,
Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center ,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p) ,
CBT-p and Family Systems Project ECHO ,
Department of Psychiatry ,
Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center ,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p) ,
Department of Psychiatry | Tags:
anosognosia ,
asking questions ,
assessment ,
awareness of illness ,
burnout ,
client-centered ,
cognitive behavioral therapy ,
communication strategy ,
diagnosis ,
insight ,
interventions ,
lack of insight ,
LEAP ,
LEAP model ,
limited insight ,
MI ,
motivational interviewing ,
neutral observers ,
reflective listening ,
schizophrenia ,
schizophrenia spectrum disorders ,
self-care ,
symptoms ,
symptoms of illness ,
treatment adherence ,
window of opportunity VIDEO
Danelle Hupp, Ph.D. reviews the impact of unawareness of illness (anosognosia) in schizophrenia – on both the individual and their loved ones. The differences between anosognosia and denial, and the importance of assessment, are discussed. An overview of treatment approaches for anosognosia is provided
