Can Depression and Anxiety Give Rise to INSS Benefits? Understand the Rules
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Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic syndrome and other conditions, can affect different areas of life, including the relationship with work, often preventing the professional from performing his or her duties. However, this does not mean that he or she will be without assistance. [...]
More than 293,000 benefits of the INSS were granted in 2025 to workers diagnosed with anxiety and depression. There were 166,489 benefits related to anxiety disorders and 126,608 for depressive episodes, according to data released by the National Social Security Institute itself. The scenario shows the impact of mental disorders on the ability to work and
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