01/25/2026
Day 2 of NSSC’s Campaign: Anosognosia: The Invisible Barrier to Care
Why “Just Get Help” Doesn’t Work
Insight is not a choice.
When someone has anosognosia, they truly believe they are not ill. This is why traditional expectations—voluntary treatment, compliance, “personal responsibility”—often fail.
The longer psychosis goes untreated, the greater the risk of progressive brain changes that can limit the potential for full recovery. This is a medical issue, not a moral one.
