evidence: My loved one doesn't want medication or therapy/won't leave the house - How can I get them the help they need? While you may care for someone’s well-being and believe you know what’s best for them, adults maintain the legal right to make decisions about their treatment. [...] Often an individual living with a mental health diagnosis – particularly one that involves serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (or one complicated by a substance use disorder) – may be unaware of their illness. This is known as anosognosia [ah-no-zog-nosha], and it can render the individual unable to recognize that they have a mental health condition and/or that they need to seek help. This is especially troubling for families and friends who are often responsible for providing care for their loved one.