I am considering applying for SSI due to my mental health issues.  I have been diagnosed and have had treatment throughout my life for chronic major depression, generalized anxiety, bipolar 2, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and most recently, ADHD.  The thing is, I haven’t worked consistently at all in the past 10 years because of my mental health, and have been in psychiatric hospitals on two occasions.  My question is, how would I go about applying? I know SSI doesn’t go off your work history, but I have no idea what steps I need to take.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks :)