Vol. 38 (7) 2017 Neuro endocrinology letters

Insight in schizophrenia - a double-edged sword?

: Lack of insight is defined as a loss of ability to distinguish that one's unusual and unreal experiences should be the symptoms of the psychiatric disorder requiring treatment. Lack of insight may be considered as a core symptom of schizophrenia. The concept of insight has been regarded for a long time as necessary for treatment, whic.....