By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A move by the Ontario government to protect against virtual harassment to reflect the change in modern workplaces will bring “more clarity to the law,” says lawyer and workplace investigator Rupa Karyampudi. In May, the government invited comment on Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, which would […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The link between chronic pain and mental health issues is often marginalized or ignored, especially when it comes to long-term disability (LTD) claims, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, points to a Harvard Medical School study that reports the “overlap of anxiety, depression, and
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Representing clients who are neurodivergent in long-term disability insurance claims can be challenging, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi, which is why patience and understanding is necessary in order to be successful. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, explains that with neurodivergence, a person’s brain processes, learns or
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A rise in mental health issues during the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a “shadow pandemic” and many people are not getting the help they need and deserve, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. According to the World Health Organization, the coronavirus pandemic has “led to a worldwide increase in
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Psychedelic drug-assisted therapy is proving to be effective in treating mental health issues but getting insurance provider approval for its use will likely be a challenge for claimants, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. “Research has shown that psychedelic drugs are effective at treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Gender bias within the medical profession is a long-standing problem that can lead to misdiagnosis and ultimately prevent women from getting the disability insurance benefits they deserve and the treatment they need, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, says studies have shown that one
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • More understanding and support are needed for healthcare workers suffering mental health issues precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Many healthcare professionals – among them paramedics, nurses, doctors and long-term care staff – have suffered under the strain of three waves of COVID-19
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Receiving mental health care can be a challenge for those in the LGTBQ community, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi, who calls for more awareness and understanding of the problem. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, says Pride Month is a good time to reflect on
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Racialized and immigrant communities often face barriers preventing them from receiving the mental health care they deserve and the stresses of the past year have exacerbated a troubling issue, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, says there are many people suffering from mental
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