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Is mental health a disability?
Mental health conditions can be considered disabilities if they substantially limit a person's ability to perform major life activities. However, not everyone with a mental health condition will be considered disabled under the law. It depends on the severity and impact of the condition on the individual's daily functioning.
Is dyslexia a mental illness?
no. dyslexia is not the same as mental retardation.
What disAbility benefits are there?
There are disability benefits for people that might be facing problems with their health. There are also disability benefits for people with mental problems as well.
What has the author Pamela A Warren written?
Pamela A. Warren has written: 'Behavioral health disability' -- subject(s): Disability Evaluation, Psychology, Evidence-based medicine, Disabilities, People with mental disabilities, Mental Health Services, Mental illness, Therapy, Treatment, Psychological aspects, Services for, Mental health services, Mental Disorders, Mentally Ill Persons, Prevention & control
What has the author David B Peterson written?
David B. Peterson has written: 'Psychological aspects of functioning, disability, and health' -- subject(s): Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, Clinical health psychology, International classification of functioning, disability and health
What has the author Richard M Jones written?
Richard M. Jones has written: 'Mental Health Act manual' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Mental health laws 'Mental Capacity Act manual' -- subject(s): Capacity and disability, Commitment and detention, Great Britain, Mental health laws, Mentally ill
Is ADD considered a mental health issue?
Yes, it is a psychological disorder.
How do you file for guardianship of a spouse for mental health disability?
Your first resource in learning how to file for guardianship of another family member would be your family doctor, or the mental patient's psychologist.
Is the sexual paraphilia Bestialism considered to be a symptom of mental illness?
Yes, it is considered an abnormal condition of mental ill-health and is listed in the International Classification of Diseases as 302.1 and is universally considered a mental disease by doctors.
Is schizophrenia a disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
What is health considered a combination of?
Health is considered a combination of multi-dimensional characteristics because it encompasses physical fitness, mental alertness, and social adaptability.
Is mental retardation the same as Global Developmental Delay?
Global Developmental Disabilities are the same as having a Developmental Disability. so Yes, in fact it is considered Mental Retardation. a person who has a Developmental Disability, is considered Mentally Retarded having a subnormal Intellect below 70. and manifested before the person is 18 years old.
