Rupa Karyampudi

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Strong connection between chronic pain and mental health issues

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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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Understanding is vital when representing neurodivergent clients

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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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Mental health ‘shadow pandemic’ may be an issue for years

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /

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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Research shows the benefit of psychedelic drug therapy

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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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Gender bias in the medical profession adding to women’s pain

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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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The challenge of representing clients who have PTSD

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /

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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Better understanding is needed of LGTBQ mental health issues

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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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Path to mental health care can be difficult for immigrants, racialized

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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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