Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits if I have a mental health disorder? The Social Security Administration awards benefits to individuals with Mental Health Disorders. To be awarded benefits an individual must be found disabled by the Social Security Administration and unable to work for a minimum 12 consecutive months.
There are many types of mental health disorders that cause disabling conditions, including:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Severe Depression
- OCD
- Personality Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Panic Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A mental health disorder is a psychological or behavioral pattern that affects a person's cognitive, behavioral and perceptual functions. Symptoms of mental health disorders widely vary, but common symptoms include irritability, inability to concentrate, profound sadness, irrational thinking, sleep disturbance, and even suicidal ideations. These disorders can severely impair a person's ability to work.
If you or someone you love is suffering from a mental health disorder that prevents them from working it may be time to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits. The Social Security Administration offers two types of benefits; Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.
You can get Social Security Benefits for mental disorders that are disabling. The Social Security Administration will determine if your condition is severe enough to qualify for benefits. To support your case it is very important that you see your physician regularly and that you follow the recommendations of your doctors. This includes taking the medication that you are prescribed. Seeing your psychiatrist and therapist regularly will help to provide support for your claim for benefits.
The attorneys at Berger and Green have years of experience helping individuals with disabling mental health disorders get the Social Security Benefits they need. Call Berger and Green today 1-888-572-1164 to discuss your Social Security Disability Claim. The attorneys at Berger and Green can assist you at any stage in the process including; the application, the SSD appeal, and the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
