If you or a loved one suffer from a mental illness or disability, and are unable to work due to that mental illness or disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.
Millions of Americans Suffer from Mental Illness
A recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) concluded that over 45 million adults in the U.S. experienced some form of mental illness in 2009. Sadly, many who are suffering from mental illness have not sought treatment.
U.S. News and World Report summarized SAMHSA’s findings as follows:
- Mental illness is more common among jobless people (27.7 percent) than among those with full-time jobs (17.1 percent).
- Women are more likely than men to experience mental illness — 23.8 percent vs. 15.6 percent.
- Young adults had the highest rate of mental woes (30 percent) while those aged 50 and older had the lowest rate (13.7 percent).
- Overall, only 37.9 percent of adults with mental illness received mental health services.
- While the use of mental health services was highest among those with serious mental illness (60.2 percent), 4.4 million adults with serious mental illness in the past year did not receive the services they needed.
Many people are not aware that they may qualify for Social Security Disability if they suffer from mental illness. If you or your relative has a mental illness such as schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, manic depression, or another disabling metal illness, you may be entitled to benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Strom Law Firm, LLC’s disability lawyers have the experience and legal resources necessary to appeal your denied disability claim before the government and win the benefits you’ve earned.
Call to speak with a South Carolina disability attorney (888-490-2847) about your claim or denied benefits.
