It shouldn't alarm you if the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies you that you need to undergo a psychological evaluation as part of the claims process when you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The fear of the...
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Can you cure a mental illness?
When you get diagnosed with many physical issues, from disease to an injury, you know that there is a cure. It may take time. It may be expensive. You may have some lingering issues. But there are often things that doctors can do to cure you and get your life back on...
Important PTSD statistics
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition often found in combat veterans. However, almost anyone who has survived a traumatic event can suffer from PTSD. This could be a police officer who lost a fellow officer in the line of duty, a person who...
Does anxiety qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?
The truth is there is rarely a claimant who attends a Social Security Disability hearing that does not suffer some degree of anxiety. People only file for Social Security Disability benefits when they are no longer able to work and worrying about how they will be able...
SSD benefits available for those with mental health conditions
Our readers in Ohio who are familiar with previous posts here know that Social Security Disability benefits are available for those with physical and mental health conditions alike. However, mental conditions are sometimes harder to diagnose and treat than physical...
Qualifying for SSD benefits for mental conditions
Many of our readers in Ohio know that Social Security Disability benefits are available for people who are no longer able to work due to debilitating illnesses or injuries. However, some people are not aware that these same benefits could be available to those who...
Understanding the SSD benefits available for mental disorders
It is well-known to many Columbus, Ohio, residents that people with physical disabilities have access to Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, many people think that it is only physical disabilities that are covered by the SSD insurance program. SSD...
Establishing the existence of mental disorders for SSD benefits
It is not unknown that there are some mental conditions that can lead to a patient not being able to work. If you are a resident of Columbus, Ohio, who is ether suffering from a mental illness or you know someone with a mental illness, you should know that there are...
How schizophrenia can make it impossible to work
Given how it is often portrayed in the media, people in the greater Columbus area may not fully understand how schizophrenia really works. For example, not everyone who has this condition is honestly going to believe that they are more than one person at the same...
Which mental disorders are covered by the SSA?
A diagnosed medical condition gives a name to a variety of medical symptoms that one may experience on a daily basis. It can also help give a course of action in terms of a treatment plan. However, treating a mental illness is often not a cure. It simply helps one...
