Living with bipolar disorder can be both emotionally and physically exhausting. Not everyone with this disorder has the same experience though, as there are a range of symptoms that can vary in severity. This difference in experience may leave some people wondering...
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Conditions
Securing SSDI benefits for mental illness
Living with a mental illness can be extremely challenging. Mental illness even prevents some men and women in New Jersey from maintaining gainful employment, making it impossible for them to financially support themselves. However, Social Security Disability Insurance...
3 common myths about psychological disabilities
A significant number of Americans struggle with severe psychological disorders. Consequences of the disorders can make it impossible for these individuals to create social relations and maintain gainful employment. Unfortunately, due to common misconceptions, these...
Does social anxiety disorder qualify for Social Security Disability?
It is not uncommon for those suffering from mental or emotional disabilities to avoid seeking assistance through government programs. Whether they do not understand their own eligibility, or they are worried about facing a social stigma, many individuals simply choose...
SSD and bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is severely disabling for some who suffer from it, but is it severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? The answer depends upon a number of factors. Does bipolar prevent you from performing your job duties? Bipolar...
How is an onset date determined for mental or emotional disabilities?
Many people seek to obtain Social Security Disability benefits due to a serious physical condition that prevents them from maintaining gainful employment. Additionally, struggling with a mental health disability can also qualify an individual for benefits. One...
Can you receive disability benefits for PTSD?
After a traumatic event, the repercussions can take a toll on your personal life and your career. If this event has a long-term impact on your mental health, the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make it difficult to work. Is it possible to receive...
Required information for the SSA to diagnose your mental disorder
Being able to function when you deal with a mental disorder may present challenges that appear impossible to overcome. When these personal hurdles begin to affect your ability to work and make a living, Social Security Disability benefits may provide you with some...
Does Social Security help with depression?
In the United States, anxiety disorders and depression are the most common mental health issues. It’s no question that they affect a huge number of people, but significant stigma still surrounds them. Depression is not just having an off-day or feeling sad. It can...
Tests assessing for intellectual function when seeking disability
Families who have a loved one with an intellectual disorder such as mental retardation will understand the difficulties that inevitably arise. For residents of Newark and throughout New Jersey, receiving Social Security disability benefits can be invaluable to help...