Mental Illness: Causes and Symptoms

Mental Health

For those interested earning disability benefits based on the existence of a mental illness, it can unfortunately be a long and arduous process. While a Charleston disability lawyer can ensure that a claim is settled in a fair and efficient manner, that doesn’t mean the Social Security Administration always treats those with mental illnesses in an agreeable way. As it stands, there simply isn’t too much that we understand about mental illnesses. We can pinpoint the symptoms, but there’s still not enough information on the effects that genetics and the environment can have on the development of many different mental illnesses. Still, this guide will take a look at some of the most common mental illnesses that qualify for disability benefits, as well as their causes and symptoms.

Schizophrenia is one of the most common mental illnesses that the Social Security Administration evaluates in disability claimants. As previously mentioned though, no one really knows or understands what causes schizophrenia to develop in people. As of right now, we understand that it’s a mixture of a variety of different factors, but that’s about it.
Developmental disabilities are another common mental illness that the Social Security Administration evaluates. Unlike schizophrenia, which can be more difficult to prove, mental retardation is much more straightforward. When the SSA evaluates mental retardation claims, they look to see how functional the person is on their own, and whether they could perform any level of work on their own.

Although bipolar disorders are understood to occur from a chemical imbalance in the brain, it’s still not entirely understood why this imbalance occurs in the first place. Still, bipolar disorders can have serious and lasting effects on a person’s mental health, as well as how functional they are in society. It’s for this reason that the Social Security Administration regularly evaluates claims based on bipolar disorders.

It’s important to remember that if you, or someone you know, suffers from one of these mental illnesses, then you should seek out a knowledgeable Charleston disability lawyer as soon as possible. They can help you go through each step of the claims process and work with you to get access to the benefits that you deserve.

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Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law

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