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Landlord Rights for Emotional Support Animals
According to the NAMI, an estimate of 61.5 million Americans (or 1 in 4) suffer from a mental or emotional disability. For this reason, the use of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) is becoming more prevalent, and many mental health professionals are recommending animals and writing prescriptions as a therapy tool. As a landlord or property […]
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Emotional Support Animals in the Workplace in California
California expanded the definition of support animal in 2016 and removed training requirements. California law is more expansive than federal law when it comes to the rights that disabled employees have to bring ESAs into the workplace. That protection increased when the Department of Fair Employment and Housing regulations were amended effective April 1, 2016 […]
People with anxiety and depression is no longer on the list of people who can have ESA??
I agree
That falls under cognitive disorders I think
Why?
2. Can I qualify for an Emotional Support Dog?
emotional support dog
Emotional support animals help people with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and more.
You may qualify for an emotional support dog if you have emotional or mental illnesses. If you suffer from one or more of the mental illnesses listed below, you may qualify for an emotional support dog.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Learning Disorders
Autism
General Anxiety Disorder
Gender Identity
Bipolar
Cognitive disorders
Depression
Severe anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or any of the illnesses listed above, you may be interested in having an official Emotional Support Animal. If you do not have access to a therapist, the next step is to learn more about how to get an ESA Letter online.
Source: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/emotional-support-dog-requirements/
So if someone has PTSD & therapist id’d This diagnosis it still doesn’t count?
My 10 yr old was diagnosed with PTSD. Is she eligible?
Yes, if a licensed healthcare professional deems it helpful to her PTSD.
I was wondering the same. The questionnaire on here is more for the adult needing help. Is there something that parents of children can fill out. I have a 13 year old with anxiety, having trouble going to school, etc.
Could I get verification for any kind of animal for my mental health or only a list of certain types.
Yes anyone and everyone can qualify for an esa
Scroll to the top of this page. There is a list of disorders that qualify for ESA.
I have bad depression would I qualify?
Depression does qualify a person to have an emotional support animal.
What if the person gets so depressed crippling to the point where they dont get out of bed or eat etc? like would end up having to go to an institution due to the lack of drive to care for self at all. I have seen this with my mom and I am looking at getting her dog transitioned into a service animal so that way she can have her dog with her to avoid those lows.
I have PTSD and anxiety disorder . Can I qualify?
Yes, this could qualify for getting an emotional support animal.
I have had 2 strokes, year 2013 and 2017, it’s caused me to have disability issues, I have to have a knee replacement in both knees and I have bone spurs in both knees I had a cortisone shot about 4 days ago and I can’t have the knee surgery for three months now and now I’ve been diagnosed with blood cancer it’s calledl paratha Vera( PV blood cancer),, the stroke has caused my right side 2 ache deep in the muscle in the bones clear up over my shoulder do the tips of my finger down to the bottoms of my feet and toes, and then the stroke cause my left hand pinky it won’t bend straight and then my pointer finger and thumb are numb I can’t feel anything in the left part of my face feels numb and then I’ve got nerve pain on my right whole side from the stroke so it’s very hard to get around because my hands don’t work well and neither do my legs,
I have anxiety, ptsd, depression, insomnia, and don’t like to eat breakfast lunch or dinner. I also have adhd. Do I qualify?
My wife has anxiety. Would she qualify for an ESA
Why can’t people with anxiety and depression get esa?
They should! These are the people that need them most.
I honestly have no idea why they’re not on here. They can almost benefit the most from them.
There not all on this list for some reason. All those things qualify Google it. I have a dog for depression etc.
I think depression and anxiety goes with cognitive disorders.
As far as I know You can get an ESA if you have depression and anxiety. It’s just whether or not you dr. Deems you bad enough to have an ESA, if it interferes with your daily routines then you should be able to. I have had depression, anxiety, panic attacks, I’m bipolar type 2, an alcoholic in recovery and have PTSD from being in an extremely abusive marriage for 10 yrs and nearly got killed. Yet none of my drs. And/or therapists have been willing to get me an actual full service PTSD dog let alone an ESA…it’s totally screwed up. Because then I know others that just have depression and get one.
You should look into the links above helping you get it online.
I have provided my coop board with letters from 6 doctors (all expressing an esa would be beneficial to me due to my depression, mental anxiety, Foot Drop due to recent total left hip surgery and now Peroneal Neuropathy. My coop board immediately had coop lawyer get in contact with me. I was ordered to remove my puppy immediately although I had registered him as an esa. They dont want to hear it, after 6 medical professional letters, they continue to deny me stating there is insufficient proof that an esa would benefit me. Who are they kidding, how dare they challenge medical professionals? Im at my wits-end. I feel this is now personal as another has a dog in my complex, why can she and not me? All letters indicate my diagnosis and last letter clearly states ‘certificate of disability’, yet they continue to say no. How can they get away with this. What is my next step?
They CAN!!! I have one for depression.
I have ptsd, anxiety disorder, depression, and somatic system disorder. Would this qualify me for a esa?
How much does it cost? I’ve had my dog for 7 years. He’s helped me with PTSD, depression and anxiety. He’s my best friend even through my mood swings.. It’s like a roller coaster ride that never stops
And will I be able to have him at my apartment?
How much does it cost?
I have bipolar 2 so I have Hypo-manic episodes. Would I qualify for an ESA?
I struggles with depression. Does I need a doctors note prescribing an emotional support animal
Yes, a doctor’s note is required for emotional support animals.
i have borderline personality disorder (BPD), ADHD, and severe problems with anxiety.. would i qualify?
Is it legal for apartments to rent to people without these cert. and still say aggressive breeds are care dogs?
i have adhd+add, as well as anxiety and i get stressed out very fast. can this qualify me to get a ESA?
I suffer from fibromyalgia. My yorkie helps me when I’m in the most pain would in emotional distress due to the pain. Would this qualify me to make him my emotional support animal?
Hello, I live in Argentina but I am a U.S citizen. Can I have a doctor’s letter from here in Argentina?
No! Aegentina rules applies, hun.
Can a family physician write a letter for a emotional support animal?
If they have some sort of qualifications in psychology. Not just any doctor can write the letter it needs to be someone with a mental health background.
Have to get letter from a mental health provider and the animal and all apt shots food cage etc tax deductible under medical expense
does it have to be a therapist to RX one or can it be a normal doctor? I have severe anxiety and depression but don’t go to therapy, i just take medication and want to get a support animal.
You need to see a Psychiatrist. The letter can’t be from any doctor but a Psychiatrist.
I have PTSD and very depressed can i get a support animals .
How do you break it to your parents that you’ve been hiding your anxiety and depression from them, and have almost had a panic attack before? (I just ended up laying down on a bench until I could actually breathe and wasn’t lightheaded, and my legs didn’t feel weaker then a small twig.)
Julian,
Just tell them how you’ve been feeling, no parent wants their child to suffer like that… Or if you are anxious about that, ask to speak to your guidance counselor at school, they might be able to better explain it to your parents. Hope this helps!
The best way is to just tell them. They might want to know why you’ve been hiding it from them; when I told my parents, I also told them that I felt like I had to keep my appearance of being someone who brought joy to other people and that I was afraid of being judged. Reaching out is the hardest step in getting help, but once you do, it can change your life in the best way. I also have anxiety with panic attacks— at one point, enough for it to be Panic Attack Disorder. Hope this helps! Good luck, I have faith in you!
Does the note have to come from a therapist or could it come from a primary care provider? Or a regular doctor?
Dose having sever headaches anxiety from being apart depression and anxiety EMS or service dog?
I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity (ADHD) for 7 years now. For me it’s really difficult to get my brain to pay attention, and it makes it very difficult for me to learn. I have really bad generalized anxiety, but it’s not diagnosed. My cat is the only thing that can calm me down when I’m shaking from anxiety. I’m currently in another country thousands of miles away from my home, and it’s nearly impossible for me to stop my own anxiety attacks. My cat also has some issues like he has anxiety as well, we were each other’s comfort. For me my anxiety affects me much worse than my ADHD, I take care of my ADHD as soon as it affects me. What should I do to get my cat certified as an emotional Support Animal, or if he can’t what should I do to get one in general? Should I go with my anxiety, or go with my ADHD? For me it’s no difference.
I live in Canada and my country does not recognize emotional support animals. Can I get certified through your organization ?
When/how are you supposed to prove the dog to be ESA?
People with mental disorders qualify for ESA. You need a letter from a Psychiatrist. Some of the disorders are ADD, Cognitive disorders, learning disorders, bi-polarity, etc. Be sure to get the letter from a Psychiatrist nor your Primary Care doctor.
Yes. Bi-polarity is one of the disorders that qualify for ESA.
are ESA’s allowed into buildings just like service animals?
How do I get the actual ESA certification/letter, do they provide the dog vest? How much does it cost? Where can you register? Help!
I have ADHD and Gender Dysphoria do I qualify for an ESA
Can my psychologist prescribe me to own a bearded dragon as a support animal for ptsd and depression?
I have eye herpes, it can flare up with stress. could this qualify me with an emotional support dog?
can you have an ESA if you have really bad mood swings?
Does OCD qualify as one of the disorders?
If I get my dog certified as an ESA will I be able to bring her into stores/restaurants/etc.?
I’m curious about the same
I have RAD and severe clinical depression. Would I qualify for an ESA?
Hi I have Epilepsy Gad PTSD Anxiety Panic Attacks n have really really bad nerves!! Would I qualify for a Dog at all?? And how would I go bout it
They can read the list PEOPLE
Hello, my 11 year old brother has been diagnosed with ADHD. Can he qualify for a emotional support dog? The list only mentions ADD, but can he qualify also? Thank you!
I am clinically pronounced with Major Depression Disorder and have some cases of random panic attack and social anxiety attacks. Do I qualify?