Short term Disability

[Florida_girl80]

hello,

has anyone taken short term disability leave from work? I have completed a 9 week treatment for depression and still not ready to go back to work. Can I get a letter from my psychiatrist stating I’m not ready to go back due to depression symptoms or do I have to be in a special treatment for depression? Thank you

[jnelson66]

I have been on short term disability twice. Once you apply for the STD (through your private insurance or govt) you will need to have medical validation and recommendation from your dr. No you don’t have to be in a special treatment you just have to be impaired enough to clinically not be able to work.

[Hidden]

I've taken short term disability twice for depression and I wouldn't say I needed to be in "special" treatment , but I did need to be in treatment.To extend your leave, there is typically a form they will ask that your provider complete and return which will outline the details of your impairment as well as the associated treatment.

Returning to work after a leave of absence from work for depression is so hard but the longer my leave, the my anxiety I felt which in turn worsened my depression.

I've been back to work for 6 months now and happy to share what has helped and what I would've done differently.

Wishing you the best on your mental health journey.

[Cherryfizz34]

I went on short term disability 3 times from 2014 to 2016. Was put on long term disability in 2017. Last time I worked was 2020 and now I can’t work and live off what I’m given