Can I Qualify For Disability Benefits With A Mental Health Condition?

In order to earn benefits for your mental disability, you need to prove how the illness affects your life. We are familiar with a wide array of mental disorders, including:

• PTSD – An illness that plagues a victim with irrational bouts of fear, anger and paranoia. Regular stress on the brain can inhibit a person’s ability to function properly.
• Anxiety – Uncontrolled anxiety can riddle a person with panic attacks, breathing issues, heart palpitations and migraines. These symptoms can entirely block any ability to work and earn income.
• Depression – The physical impact of depression on the brain can change the way the brain performs. Depression can result in someone experiencing difficulty thinking, memory issues, sleep or eating problems, and anxiety.
• Bipolar disorder – This illness can leave a brain with significant challenges. A person suffering from this can experience trouble with problem-solving, planning and memory.
• Schizoaffective disorder – This disorder can disrupt a person’s speaking ability, eliminate the sensation of joy or pleasure, increase apathy, and even impede the ability to express emotions.