Disability claims may be used for these medical conditions
Help with Social Security disability in Minnesota
At some point in most of our lives, it becomes time to set out on our own and earn an income for ourselves. Some of us, however, have a much more difficult time trying to do that than others -- especially those of us who suffer from some form of disability. Whether that disability is physical or mental, people who are unable to work and earn at least $1,000 a month or more, may be able to qualify for government assistance to help make financial ends meet. In this article, we will discuss Social Security disability payments relating to mental impairment.
Mental impairments can qualify for Social Security Disability
Do you or someone you love suffer from a mental impairment? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults in the U.S. suffer from mental illness at any given point in a year. That's over 61 million people. While many who suffer from a mental impairment are able to work, others are not.
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Dealing with depression and anxiety and disability
Depression and anxiety are common illnesses in people who are applying for Social Security disability benefits. These mental illnesses can be serious enough to qualify for benefits when they prevent someone from working. For others, anxiety or depression can accompany other disabling medical conditions. Finding effective treatments for these illnesses can be challenging, as one woman’s story shows.
Depression and insomnia
Millions of Americans suffer from depression. This mental condition can have many effects, such as impacting a person's: drive, ability to interact with others and ability to handle stress. These impacts can make working challenging and potentially even an impossibility. Thus, depression can be a truly life-altering mental condition.
Research links depression to increased dementia risk
To be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, a person must have had their ability to engage in substantial gainful activity knocked out by a medical condition.
Disabling mental conditions: Severe depression can be unbearable
Suffering from depression may be just as disabling as other physical ailments. And severe depression may even lead to physical impairments, including chronic pain and muscle weakness. Although some workers in Minneapolis may be able to overcome their depression by seeking help from their doctors, others may barely be able to get out of bed each day.
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