Navigating Disability Certification for Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
Labor Insurance Disability Diagnosis Certificate Four years ago, I self-harmed due to family and relationship issues, and it was only about two and a half years ago that I began receiving treatment at Taipei City Hospital. However, about two years ago, the doctor I was seeing ope...
Dr. Su Zongwei Reply:
1. The clinic cannot issue this certificate. 2. Given your situation, the likelihood of being able to obtain a certificate for depression is low (as it does not meet the disability criteria) because depression is difficult to assess. You may only be able to engage in light work...[Read More] Navigating Disability Certification for Mental Health Issues in Taiwan
Understanding Extrapyramidal Symptoms: Causes, Effects, and Management
Extravertebral syndrome Acute muscle rigidity caused by sustained contractions in the context of extrapyramidal syndrome can lead to postural stiffness. This condition typically affects muscles in the neck, back, limbs, eyes, throat, and tongue. Symptoms may include upward or til...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Zima: Extrapyramidal symptoms are a temporary side effect associated with antipsychotic medications. As long as the dosage is adjusted or the medication is discontinued, these symptoms will not reappear and will not cause permanent harm. Therefore, this condition does not m...[Read More] Understanding Extrapyramidal Symptoms: Causes, Effects, and Management
Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Treatment and Support Options
Paranoid schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Chen, My younger brother has been experiencing significant stress since his military service, leading to a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He currently holds a moderate disability certificate. In the mornings, he takes one tablet of Sulpride and on...
Dr. Chen Yixing Reply:
Hello, Xiaoming: Regarding your question, I would like to address it in two parts: symptoms and diagnosis. Most patients with schizophrenia indeed experience auditory hallucinations, which may disappear after treatment or manifest as delusions or disorganized thinking. Concerning...[Read More] Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia: Treatment and Support Options
Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health Issues
Regarding the target population of nursing homes? Hello, I would like to inquire about the target population for your nursing home services. In my family, there is a patient with a mental illness who experienced an incident last year, resulting in lower limb paralysis and bowel f...
Dr. Xie Dicheng Reply:
Hello, Although our institution is named a "rehabilitation hospital," our primary focus is on providing services for individuals with "depression, various psychosomatic disorders, acute episodes of mental illness, or post-episode mental rehabilitation treatment.&...[Read More] Understanding Care Options for Patients with Mental Health Issues
Understanding Neurological Disorders: Coping with Memory Loss and Behavior Changes
Regarding neuropathy? Doctor, I would like to ask about my father. About fifteen years ago, when I was a child, he had a high fever that became severe. After he woke up from sleeping, he seemed to have lost his mind to the extent that family members did not recognize him. He was ...
Dr. Chen Qixiang Reply:
Hello, Little White Rabbit: We need to understand more about your father's condition, such as how he has been functioning at work or in other aspects of life since that abnormal incident. Is he functioning just like a normal person? You also mentioned that he has had "a...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Disorders: Coping with Memory Loss and Behavior Changes
Can You Apply for Disability Benefits with Depression?
Could you please provide more details or specify your question about depression? Can I apply for a disability certificate for depression? I saw online that it might be possible, but I just want to understand a bit more about it.
Dr. Cai Yunlin Reply:
Hello, regarding the evaluation procedures for individuals with disabilities, the assessment of chronic mental illness patients should be based on the impact of their condition on occupational, social, and daily functioning, as well as the degree of dependence on others for care ...[Read More] Can You Apply for Disability Benefits with Depression?
Overcoming Fear: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Fear Hello, Doctor: I am a patient with a psychosomatic disorder, and I have the following concerns. 1. I have been suffering from mental illness for almost six years now. I truly hope that one day I can recover and not experience any relapses. This illness torments me, and I l...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Based on your four points, here are my responses: 1. There are many types of psychoneurosis; some can be cured while others may easily relapse. I'm not sure what diagnosis your doctor has given you. Regardless, every issue typically has a solution or a way to improve....[Read More] Overcoming Fear: A Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Understanding Schizophrenia: Prescription, Disability Benefits, and Health Risks
Schizophrenia Can I ask my doctor to issue a chronic illness prescription if I have schizophrenia? Will my employer know if I apply for a disability handbook? How can I apply for disability benefits? Is long-term use of sleeping pills harmful to my health? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Hello, Chen: Mental illness is indeed classified as a chronic condition and should meet the criteria for issuing chronic disease prescriptions. However, due to the patient's condition, or because certain medications in the prescription may have severe side effects or be pote...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Prescription, Disability Benefits, and Health Risks
Navigating Mental Health: Medication, Focus Issues, and Seeking Help
Excuse me? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask for your advice. I am currently a patient with a somatoform disorder and I take medication regularly. However, sometimes when I take my medication, my mind feels very clear, and other times, even with medication, I still don't fe...
Dr. Xie Qingzhou Reply:
Hello! 1. Regarding questions about adjusting medications or related to your condition, it is advisable to discuss them first with the physician who originally treated you, as they may have a better understanding of your condition. As for suitable appointment times, Dr. Zhang Hon...[Read More] Navigating Mental Health: Medication, Focus Issues, and Seeking Help
Understanding Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Disability Benefits in Taiwan
Diagnosis of Mental Disorders My doctor said I am prone to schizophrenia and that I should apply for a disability certificate. He also indicated schizophrenia on my records. I am currently receiving treatment at a city clinic and taking Fluanxol 1mg. A doctor from Mackay Memorial...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello Lily: The diagnosis of schizophrenia primarily revolves around the "dopamine hypothesis," which suggests that there is an issue with the dopamine system in the brain. In terms of symptomatic diagnosis, it includes disturbances in thought processes (such as delusio...[Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Disability Benefits in Taiwan
Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Help and Hope for Recovery
Mental illness Hello Doctor: I am still troubled by mental health issues. Yesterday, I visited the Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment, and after taking the medication, I felt much better physically. I explained my symptoms to the doctor: I still have poor memory, a strange feeli...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello, your symptoms appear to be what is referred to in the field of psychiatry as comorbidity of multiple disorders, including anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This condition can be challenging to treat, but there is still hope. Your medication is ...[Read More] Understanding Mental Health Struggles: Seeking Help and Hope for Recovery