Mary Woods
Mary Woods
I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment : Special Encore Presentaion!
I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment : Special Encore Presentaion!
I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment : Special Encore Presentaion!
Monday 15th March 2010
Learn how to help loved ones accept mental illness treatment with Dr. Xavier Amador's expert advice on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Xavier Amador: Encouraging Treatment Acceptance in Mental Health
You don't win the battle, and the battle is to get the person engaged with you and in treatment consistently, because, remember, the non-adherence rates are: you don't win on the strength of your argument, you win on the strength of your relationship.
Imagine trying to help a loved one who refuses to acknowledge their mental illness. It's a tough and often heart-wrenching situation. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Dr. Xavier Amador, a renowned clinical psychologist and founder of The LEAP Institute, to tackle this very issue. Dr. Amador, who has over 25 years of experience, shares practical advice and insights drawn from his best-selling book 'I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!'.
He delves into the concept of anosognosia—a condition where individuals are unaware of their own mental health issues—and offers strategies to bridge the gap between denial and acceptance. This episode is a goldmine for anyone grappling with the challenge of supporting a loved one with mental illness. Dr. Amador emphasizes the importance of building relationships based on trust and respect, and how these elements can significantly impact the effectiveness of treatment plans.
He also discusses the LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) approach, a method designed to foster cooperation and improve treatment outcomes. Whether you're dealing with co-occurring substance use disorders or purely mental health issues, this episode provides actionable steps to help your loved ones accept the treatment they need. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that blends professional expertise with compassionate advice.