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Question: Is Conversion Disorder -Functional Neurological Symptoms Disorder be ground for disability?>Is it considered a Mental Illness?
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Detailed Answer:
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Regulations on disability may vary somewhat among different countries. However when it comes to that diagnosis I am afraid that it will be impossible to benefit from disability. That is because that diagnosis means that (fortunately) there is no underlying lesion of the brain or another organ, but they are of a psychological origin. Actually work would benefit patients with these disorder.
As for whether it is considered a mental illness, yes, it is included in the classification of mental disorders.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Regulations on disability may vary somewhat among different countries. However when it comes to that diagnosis I am afraid that it will be impossible to benefit from disability. That is because that diagnosis means that (fortunately) there is no underlying lesion of the brain or another organ, but they are of a psychological origin. Actually work would benefit patients with these disorder.
As for whether it is considered a mental illness, yes, it is included in the classification of mental disorders.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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