Do I Qualify For A Psychiatric Service Dog Quiz

Do I Qualify For A Psychiatric Service Dog Quiz

Do I Qualify For A Psychiatric Service Dog?

A psychiatric service dog is a specialized animal trained to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities. These animals are trained to assist people who have been diagnosed with conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder. If you think that a dog could help you manage the symptoms of your disability better than other types of treatment options like medication or therapy, then it’s worth considering whether a psychiatric service dog might be appropriate for your needs.

It’s important to keep in mind that not every person who has one of these qualifying disabilities will qualify for an ESA letter from his or her doctor as part of their qualification process—the amount and type of assistance provided by the animal must be substantial enough so that it prevents them from having any more severe symptoms than they would without this additional support system in place.

Are You Disabled By A Psychiatric Condition?

A psychiatric disability is a mental or emotional impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

In order to qualify for a service dog, you must be disabled by a psychiatric condition that meets the definition of “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes any mental or emotional disorder that has an impact on your ability to function in major life activities.

Select all that apply to you.

• Do you have a history of mental illness?
• Are you currently suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress disorder?
• Are you on the autism spectrum?
• Does your mental health disability impact your ability to perform daily tasks?

a. Depression … You experience symptoms of depression or have been diagnosed with depression by a doctor.

Depression is a mood disorder that can interfere with your ability to function. It is not a weakness, but rather a medical condition like asthma or diabetes. Depression affects one in every eight Americans each year, and more than 19 million people in the United States suffer from depression at any given time, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Depression may include feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt and exhaustion—a sense of being “blue” or down in the dumps for weeks or even months on end. Depression also can cause persistent irritability and anger along with problems concentrating on daily tasks at home or work.

b. Anxiety … You experience symptoms of anxiety or have been diagnosed with anxiety by a doctor.

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. The anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and specific phobias. You experience symptoms of anxiety or have been diagnosed with anxiety by a doctor.

c. Bipolar disorder … You experience symptoms of bipolar disorder or have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder by a doctor.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes dramatic mood swings. During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, you may feel unusually energetic and cheerful or irritable and angry. During the depressive phase, your mood will be sad or hopeless for at least two weeks.

Your doctor may diagnose you with bipolar disorder if you have five or more symptoms that last for at least one week over a period of four weeks. These symptoms include:

• severe mood swings (extreme highs and lows)
• episodes of depression followed by episodes of mania
• periods where you can’t carry out normal daily activities because of symptoms such as fatigue or changes in appetite

d. Schizophrenia … You experience symptoms of schizophrenia or have been diagnosed with schizophrenia by a doctor.

• Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes people to see or hear things that aren’t there, believe things that aren’t true and behave in ways that others find strange or disturbing.
• Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder. It affects about 1 percent of the adult population at some time during their lives, making it one of the top 10 causes of disability in the United States.

e. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) … You experience symptoms of PTSD or have been diagnosed with PTSD by a doctor.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop following a stressful or traumatic event. PTSD can be found in people who have experienced sexual assault, war, violence, disasters and many other forms of trauma.

PTSD symptoms are highly individualized and may include:

• Recurrent distressing memories or nightmares about the traumatic event
• Emotional numbness and lack of interest in activities you used to enjoy
• Arousal related to your trauma such as feeling jumpy or on edge
• Irritability or outbursts of anger

f. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) … You experience symptoms of ASD or have been diagnosed with ASD by a doctor.

If you have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be able to get a psychiatric service dog if:

• You receive a diagnosis of ASD from a doctor who is qualified to make psychiatric evaluations, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist.
• You’re at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with an ASD by a qualified professional.

In order to qualify for an autism service dog, the following must also be true:

• You experience symptoms of ASD or have been diagnosed with ASD by a doctor who is qualified to make psychiatric evaluations, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist.

g. Other mental health disability not listed above … Choose this option if you have another mental health disability, but none listed above apply to you and your situation. This could include obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attack, phobias, and many more conditions that are not listed here. If this is the case for you, please write in your condition below and explain how it affects your life in the space provided after this question so we can help you find the right dog for you!

A mental health disability is a condition that causes a person to have ongoing mental health symptoms. A psychiatric service dog is a dog trained to perform tasks that assist a person with a mental health disability. The dog must be trained by a professional service dog organization.

The following questions will help you determine if you qualify for receiving an emotional support animal in order to live with your own animal assisted therapy companion (or “pet”) while living on campus at the University of Georgia:

• Do I have a diagnosed disability? You must have been properly diagnosed by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider as having one of the following conditions:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Depression

• Anxiety Disorder

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Schizophrenia Spectrum and other psychotic disorders (SSPD/SCZ)

• Does anyone else live in my residence hall room who has allergies or asthma? If so, please select “yes”. Do not include yourself in this question unless someone else lives with you who does not have allergies or asthma but does have food allergies – such as peanut butter – which could trigger an allergic reaction from their presence alone without any potential contamination from your pet’s fur etcetera . If there is no one else living with me who has these conditions then select “no” below instead; otherwise click here