NASW-GA East Region Virtual Lunch N'Learn

Workshop Title:  Lack of Insight in Schizophrenia

Facilitator:  Eric Hornick, LCSW

 Eric is a Social Worker for the Department of Veteran's Affairs at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. He has been a social work professional for 18 years. His current position at the VA is Coordinator/Clinician of the MH RANGE program, which provides intensive case management services to severely mentally ill Veterans. Mr. Hornick also has done work as a crisis clinician performing assessments in the hospital, jail, and community settings for 11 years.

Cost:  Free

CE Credit:  1 Core Hour

Workshop Summary and Goals:  A majority of individuals with Schizophrenia lack insight regarding the fact that they have a psychotic illness. Research has shown that poor insight is a manifestation of the illness itself, rather than a coping strategy. It may be comparable to the lack of awareness of neurological deficit seen in stroke. This…