There is an increased awareness that those who are suffering from mental illness may be able to receive Social Security disability benefits. Since these issues can be so debilitating, people who are living with them need to be aware of what needs to be shown to get an...
Legal help after a denial of SSD benefits for a mental disorder
It is never easy to be suffering from a medical issue that makes it impossible for a St. Louis resident to work. Social Security disability is in place to help those who are experiencing an injury, illness or condition and when that claim is denied, it can be a blow....
Can I get disability for disorders related to trauma and stress?
St. Louis residents might be under the impression that Social Security disability is for those who have obvious conditions that render them unable to work and that qualifying mental conditions are limited to those with disorders that are clear to the eye. However,...
How Seasonal Affective Disorder can lead to long-term depression
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a real disorder that has been proven to affect people due to the change of seasons from fall through winter. It is typically related to the effects of winter, including cold temperatures leading to less time outdoors for people,...
Assigning disability onset dates for hospitalized mental patients
For purposes of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits, the Social Security Administration must determine a disability onset date for each applicant. The onset date can affect the applicant's eligibility for benefits, and the pay...
Social security disability benefits for mental conditions
For Missourians suffering from a mental illness, everyday life can be very difficult. Many people do not understand mental and emotional illnesses, and society still unfairly stigmatizes those who are afflicted by these disorders.To make matters worse, a severe mental...
Bipolar disorder gives me creativity, resilience, strength
The unemployment rate for those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness waivers anywhere from 70 percent to 90 percent. That is a huge number, but it isn't due to a lack of desire on the part of the individual seeking employment.Maura Kelley is the director of...