Lack of Insight
Anosognosia, also called lack of insight, is a biological condition that prevents some people with severe mental illness (SMI) from knowing that they are experiencing symptoms of a brain disorder. Anosognosia is thought to be the most common reason for not seeking or maintaining treatment for people with severe mental illness.
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Anosognosia fast facts:
50 –
60
%
Anosognosia impacts 60% of people with schizophrenia and 50% of people with bipolar disorder.
20 –
30
%
At least one in five people with severe mental illness are unable to recognize that they have an illness.
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Anosognosia is the leading cause of treatment non-adherence for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
More Than
3
Million adults with severe mental illness experience anosognosia in the United States.