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In so many ways, we as a society are continuing to learn about the importance of mental health and the need to address it early and provide proper treatment to those who suffer with mental illnesses. Among veterans, the problem of mental health is well known....
Post-traumatic stress disorder is well-known to be a common condition among veterans, but many aren't aware of just how common it has become. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the number of veterans currently receiving compensation based on...
Mental health is something that all of us cherish, and which is so close to our identity as persons. When a loved one begins to show signs of cognitive decline, then, it can be a concerning thing for them and their family. Catching mental decline early is a good...
Readers know that facing a long waiting period is not uncommon when going through the Social Security disability application process. Because of a variety of factors, most SSDI claims tale months or more to receive an initial decision, and this can be quite...
Many of our readers know either personally or through a friend or family member that finding a job is difficult for those with mental illness. A new study by the National Alliance for Mental Illness, the number of those with mental illness who are unemployed is up...
Those who apply for Social Security disability benefits may begin the process not really certain about whether they will qualify, or on what basis they will be evaluated. The Social Security Administration uses multiple factors to determine whether an applicant...
Most readers are aware of the financial problems facing the Social Security Administration with respect to the Social Security disability fund, which is set to be exhausted by the end of 2016 if no action is taken. The problem has been the subject of debate between...
Although the movement has been afoot for some time to cut out use of the term “mental retardation,” a recent decision by the nation’s highest court seems to be a significant marker of the progress made on this front. The decision in question, which...
According to a recent report issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, some administrative law judges in the Social Security Administration have fallen into the costly habit of approving most of the disability claims that come before them. The...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 26.2 percent, or one in four, adults in the United States have a diagnosable mental illness, with around 6 percent suffering from a serious mental illness. Serious mental disorders would include things like...