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Why wont some people get help for mental disorders?

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Avoiding therapy: In the many years i've been doing therapy, I have found that there is always a percentage of the population that resists and/or refuses to get help for their psychological problems. The reasons for this are as varied as peoples' personalities are, but as a general rule, these individuals are either in denial of their problems, are anxious about looking at themselves, or would rather blame others.

Answered 5/21/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Non-compliance: Also, ones who lack insight into their illness will see no need for help.

Answered 7/19/2012

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