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Schizophrenia and Social Security Disability Benefits

If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia you should know that people with schizophrenia may be eligible for Social Security Disability and/or and SSI benefits. The eligibility process is a complicated one, and not everyone with this condition will be approved. To obtain disability benefits for Schizophrenia, an applicant must […]

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What is Autism and How is it Treated

Autism and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are complex disorders of brain development.  A child may exhibit any or all of the following symptoms depending on the severity of the illness: difficulty in verbal and non verbal, communication, repetitive behavior, motor coordination, sleep disturbances, seizures and physical health issues. Unfortunately, the symptoms of autism usually last […]

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Disabling Condition: Mental Disorders

Conditions covered include organic brain problems, psychosis, mood (depression, bipolar), mental retardation, anxiety (PTSD, panic, agoraphobia) somatoform, personality, substance abuse, and autism. Mental Do you see a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health care provider? Have you sought treatment at MHMR? How does your mental condition affect your ability to perform: Activities of daily living […]

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PTSD can be a Severe and Disabling Impairment

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is term many are now familiar with in connection with troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and it has long held a crippling presence in the lives of Vietnam War Veterans. PTSD is a mental disorder brought on by extreme stress or life threatening experiences. PTSD has been officially recognized […]

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Depression Treatment Essential When Filing for Disability Benefits

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Every year millions of Americans are affected by depression. This debilitating mental illness can have a devastating effect. Some people lose their jobs, their families and even their lives. Applying for Disability Benefits Due to Depression For some people depression is a manageable illness. With counseling, and in some cases medication, they are able to […]

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What is Schizophrenia? Is it a Disabling Condition?

Schizophrenia is a severe and oftentimes disabling mental illness. Much of what is known about Schizophrenia has only been learned in the last twenty years, there is much research yet to be done in this field. Schizophrenia falls under the category of mental illness. It is a neurological disorder that many believe is present at […]

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Chronic Pain: Medication and Treatment Options

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Pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain can be further classified into two basic categories: i)             Acute pain: This type of pain is believed to be a consequence of a disease, injury or inflammation. This […]

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