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The list of common mental illnesses is extensive, and continues to grow as we understand more about the condition. The most prevalent mental illnesses children face today include:
Mental illnesses range in severity, though a shared element among all of them is that people try to conceal their condition. Mental illness isn’t a stigma as it once was; anyone facing a mental illness – including children – shouldn’t be afraid to seek professional help.
Mental illness in children can be challenging to identify, as symptoms can vary from adults. It can be difficult for parents to distinguish between signs of mental illness, or normal, childhood behaviour.
Some warning signs for kids with this disability include:
If you child shows any of these potential warning signs, you should have them tested for a mental health condition.
Mental illness in children may qualify for the Child Disability Tax Credit and Child Disability Benefit in Canada. Children with mental disabilities need guidance, support, and treatment – which can all be provided through these disability benefits.
The two main forms of treatment for mental illness include psychotherapy, or talk therapy / behaviour therapy, and medications. Both methods of treatments can be costly, especially considering they must be ongoing to become effective.
The National Benefit Authority can help you claim disability for mental illness, via the Child Disability Tax Credit and Child Disability Benefit, on your child’s behalf. We have no upfront fees, and have assisted over 40,000 Canadians in successfully receiving their disability benefits.
What do you do?
We specialize in all the processes involved with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications...
How do I get the money? How does it come to me?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will generally deposit the funds directly into your bank account...
Are there any restrictions on how the money can be spent?
No. The government wants Canadians living with disabilities to enjoy a similar lifestyle to those...
I don’t earn any income, do I qualify?
Of course. Our Benefit Specialists can obtain large...
