A homeless individual diagnosed with serious mental illness, anosognosia, and a history of persistent treatment nonadherence is persuaded to come to the day program at a community mental health centre. Which intervention should be the team's initial focus?

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The initial focus should be on building a trusting relationship through regular and supportive interaction, especially given the patient's anosognosia and history of treatment nonadherence.

A Homeless Individual Diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness, Anosognosia, and a History