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NAMI Ask the Expert: "I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” How To Help Someone With Mental Illness Accept Treatment

About half of all people with schizophrenia, bipolar and related disorders suffer from a symptom that leaves then unable to understand they have a mental health condition. This is a symptom of these brain disorders, not denial! As such, how we approach and communicate with people who have this symptom, called anosognosia, makes all the difference. In this presentation Dr. Amador describes how common anosognosia is, how it impacts the person with mental illness and the family, and most importantly, how we can help the person accept treatment.

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https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_isLMVD6pTF22z_3rQQ9sng#/registration

Earlier Event: February 14
Walking Group
Later Event: February 15
Military Support Group