A new training program in Tulsa is providing families and mental health professionals with a unique approach to connecting with individuals who have a serious mental illness but may not realize they are sick.

This collaborative effort, bringing together the LEAP Institute, the Department of Human Relations, and OU-Tulsa's Clinical Mental Health Program, aims to bridge the gap between those in need and the support they require.

Understanding the Challenge: Anosognosia

A key focus of this training is addressing a common but often overlooked symptom known as anosognosia.

Anosognosia (noun) | Ano·sog·no·sia A condition in which a person with a disability is cognitively unaware of having it due to an underlying physical or mental condition.

Experts estimate that approximately 80,000 Okl

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