Experiencing visual hallucinations can be very disconcerting. You may have trouble understanding what is real and what is not. You may feel like something is very wrong and out of your control.But what does it mean? You need to see a medical professional to get an...
Social Security Disability Benefits For Mental Conditions
Little-known facts about bipolar disorder
One of the biggest problems with mental disorders in the United States is that a lot of people simply do not understand them. They don't have a lot of information about them, and that leads to false assumptions and the rise of dangerous myths.One such disorder is...
Anxiety disorder and Social Security Disability benefits
Everyone struggles with anxiety from time to time. However, some people experience anxiety so severe that it effectively cripples their ability to function normally or hold down a job.If you have a problem with chronic anxiety, you may qualify for Social Security...
March 30th is World Bipolar Day
We're coming up on World Bipolar Day this March 30, so we thought it would be a good time to discuss this particular mental illness and how it can affect those who suffer from it.Bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition, and there are a number of misconceptions...
Questions your doctor may ask about memory loss
If you're struggling with memory loss, it could be from aging, a disease or an injury. There are many potential conditions that lead to both long-term and short-term memory loss, which could represent a disability. If you've become concerned about the issues you've...
Pursuing a Social Security disability claim for mental health
The U.S. federal government created the Social Security program to support some of our nation's most vulnerable people -- the ones who are disabled and unable to earn an income for themselves. Through the Social Security Disability benefits program, someone who is too...
Mental health conditions may qualify for Social Security benefits
Not all disabilities are obvious, and not all disabilities are physical. There are many mental disabilities that impact people in the United States. These individuals may not be able to work, just like someone with a physical impairment may be unable to work.It's...
Can you get Social Security benefits for mental health disorders?
If you have a mental health condition, you may be interested in knowing more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD). Mental health conditions are just as debilitating as physical conditions in many cases. As such, it's important...
You deserve benefits if you have a mental health disability
Living with a disability is not only difficult; it is often devastating and frustrating. As someone living with an "invisible" illness, you know all-too-well how hard it is to try to do the things you're used to doing and not being able to do so. You may no longer be...
Schizophrenic disorders are covered by Social Security Disability
There are many different kinds of disabilities that could affect you, and it's important that you still have the financial support you need while trying to deal with a life-changing diagnosis. Social Security Disability (SSD) is there for people with physical and...
You may qualify for assistance for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder can be a challenge to live with. The severe mood swings it causes make it more difficult to learn, work and live a normal life. The Social Security Administration does recognize the severity of this condition and offers financial benefits to those who...
Common disabilities in children
More and more American children are reportedly suffering from disabilities. Back in 2000, just 7 percent of all children were reported to have some type of disability, but that had jumped to 8 percent by 2012. While that may not seem like a huge rise, one also has to...
Seeking disability benefits for depression and bipolar disorder
Depression and bipolar disorder are extremely debilitating mental conditions that can affect your ability to hold down a job and care for yourself. For this reason, Social Security disability benefits are awarded for people suffering from these conditions....
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...
People with developmental disabilities struggle to find work
Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be eligible financial support through disability benefits such as Supplemental Security Income or other Social Security benefits. But for many people with these disabilities, going to work would be...