Is Mental Illness Considered As A Disability?
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yes it sure is. think about it you do realize the brain is an organ in the body and the most important one so if like me you have long term mental health illnesses you brain simply is not working like it should be, then why would this not be seen as a disability? if you liver kidneys or heart was not be working right you would see that as a disability right??
good question thanks for asking it.
Yes, a lady just won a settlement in Seattle for wrongful termination because she was bi-polar.
Yes, if it impairs your ability to work and/or perform basic duties in life.
yes of course
i think it depends on what the mental illness is and how severe. i believe it can be though.
Legally - yes, but only certain diagnosis qualify you for Social Security Disability - (Even then it is Hell to get it). Check with an attorney who specializes in SSI or SSDI.
If so then the entire human race is disabled lol because we all have some kind of mantal problem which is the reason nobody's normal. I did see normal once and it wasn't a pretty site (smiles)
Yes, but it really does depend on how severe it is and how much it does effect normal functioning, such as the ability to work.
If it is severe, yes.
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