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What Is Anosognosia? Why Some People Don’t Believe They’re Sick
Anosognosia is a brain-based inability to recognize one’s own illness. The term comes from Greek roots that roughly translate to “without knowledge of disease.” It describes a neurological symptom in
- by Dana Hinders
Why would someone hurt themselves on purpose? It’s a question that comes wrapped in fear and judgment, but the answer is usually simpler than people expect: pain that has nowhere...
- by Dana Hinders
Few mental health conditions are as misunderstood as schizoaffective disorder. Because it blends the symptoms of two very different illnesses, it is often misdiagnosed, and the people living with it...
- by Dana Hinders
Addressing mental health concerns with an aging parent means crossing a line that has always run the other way. Your mom or dad spent decades taking care of you, and...
- by Dana Hinders
Watching someone you love cycle into a manic episode is one of the more disorienting experiences a family member or close friend can face. The person may seem electrified—full of...
