Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright explains the often-confusing differences between mental illness, mental impairment, and neurological impairment.
In this brief video, Mr. Niemann breaks down what each term means, how conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, dementia, stroke, and brain injury are classified, and why these distinctions matter for medical care, legal rights, and eligibility for benefits.
This video offers clear, plain-language guidance to help individuals and families better understand these important definitions and how they may affect real-life decisions.
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Mental Health Attorney