psych eval

[Mom2four85]

anyone ever had a psych eval for depression for SSDI?

[Mom2four85]

thanks for the info, I had to have one earlier today and thought it was a really horrible eval that made me feel terrible -  I thought I posted here but posted in another forum I'm on :(

I qualify for medical disability thorough my health issues, just the mental health part my dr wouldn't fill out so I had to have one through ssi

[ILADVOCATE]

No but I had one for schizoaffective (before my current recovery) and also I have helped people (as a peer counselor) in this regard. They will ask you how your disability affects your ability to work and function in general. Its best to be as descriptive as possible. Also you need detailed evidence from your psychiatrist that explains exactly why you can't work and how the depression affects you. And many people are denied at the initial stages and when they take it to a fair hearing win so consider that that might happen. For more information on Social Security go to SSA.gov and look at the questions and answers section. And for in person assistance your local independent living center might be of help:
http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html