Anosognosia: Clinical and Forensic Implications
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Anosognosia: Clinical and Forensic Implications is presented by Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
Anosognosia is a condition where a person genuinely lacks insight or awareness of the fact that they suffer from a disorder, disease, or disability. This is distinct from denial, as the symptoms of the person’s condition may limit or prevent thought processes that would enable the conscious choice of denial. Anosognosia has been observed among those with a history of strokes, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, mood disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar disorder), and traumatic brain injuries. Regardless of the condition, such a lack of insight or unawareness can contribute to both behavioral and memory problems. Behavioral problems could include impulsivity, obsessions, compulsions, aggression, and self-harm.
Memory problems may include short- and long-term memory impairments along with a vulnerability to confabulation. The consequences of anosognosia can (a) increase the risk of criminal justice involvement and (b) undermine a person’s capacity to participate in the legal and mental health systems. The seriousness of criminal justice consequences and mental health treatment compliance issues emphasize the importance of advanced training on anosognosia among clinical, forensic, and criminal justice professionals.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the warning signs, risk factors, and definitional features of anosognosia
Describe how anosognosia can affect experiences in mental health and criminal justice systems
Describe screening options for those with anosognosia
Describe appropriate techniques and approaches to manage and support anosognosia
Describe cutting-edge research and current gaps in knowledge of anosognosia
Presented By
Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...
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Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.