When a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, families are often left overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of how to help, especially when the person in crisis refuses treatment, denies their diagnosis, or lacks insight into their condition.
In many cases, it’s a clinically recognized phenomenon called anosognosia—a neurological impairment in self-awareness that affects up to 50% of individuals with serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Reference
People experiencing anosognosia genuinely do not perceive that they are unwell, making traditional approaches like reasoning, pleading, or forcing help ineffective and often harmful to relationships. Yet families are rarely taught this.
At Life Adjustment Team, we noticed a significant gap in care. There is little support for families navigating the “in-between” moments of crisis, before treatment is accepted—or when it’s being refused entirely. Most mental health services focus on the individual but families are left without guidance during the most critical moments:
How do we help someone who doesn’t believe they need help?
When do we intervene, and when do we step back?
How do we protect our loved one—and ourselves—without causing further harm?
Depression is a complex mental health condition with various contributing factors. Understanding these causes can help in managing and treating this pervasive disorder. While everyone’s experience with depression is unique, several common causes are widely recognized by mental health professionals.
Research shows that family responses during a mental health crisis significantly influence outcomes, including treatment engagement, relapse rates, and long-term recovery. When families are supported and informed, crises are less likely to escalate into emergency interventions or irreversible ruptures in trust.
You don’t have to figure this out alone and you don’t have to wait until things reach a breaking point.
At LAT, we believe families deserve support too—especially when the path forward feels unclear.
Life Adjustment Team is committed to excellence in mental healthcare, achieving accreditation from The Joint Commission and exceeding licensing standards. Our dedication to client success has also led to valuable affiliations with leading organizations.
If you or a loved one needs our programs, contact us today. We have the expertise and passion to help individuals reclaim their lives from debilitating mental health conditions. Overcome anxiety, regain confidence, and take the first step towards a brighter future with Life Adjustment Team’s support.
The Life Adjustment Team provides effective in-home structure and support systems that empower patients to live stable, active and productive lives using evidence-based treatment concepts for successful rehabilitation and recovery.
