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Can a person with a Mental disorder work in the Health Care Field

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Colleen

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This makes sense to me:

"The issue isn't the diagnosis, but the severity and how well the issue is contained for the person. Dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorder are on axis one along with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. There is a huge gap between a moderately depressed person and a person who may be going through current psychotic issues".http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110713195158AAWOpmY

Depends on the severity.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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ROMOS

A small piece of candy??

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Colleen

Haven't you left yet?

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caddam

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I have a dear young friend who suffers with schizophrenia. It had its roots in a single drug related incident. He has acheived the ability through professional schooling and other help to become an aid in elderly care. The repetition of the work is the stable work invironment which works well for certain afflicted individuals. AND they are not a danger to anyone.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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jhharlan

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I went to nursing school and didn't finish due to a mental condition but, knowing this now, I could have finished and have been a great nurse..............!

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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daren1

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Yes in my neighborhood we call them receiptionist..

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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Vinny

In my neighborhood, we call 'em doctors..

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daren1

pretty much the same..

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carmaxable

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sure. i want some skitzo coming into my hospital room to take my temp with a plunger.

12 years ago. Rating: 3
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Colleen

: )

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millie111

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Yes..in the UK anyway..employers are not permitted to discriminate re mental health issues..such as depression or any other mental health issues where you are assessed by your Doctor or Occupational Health...FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE suffered SEVERE depression,so it is said!!:-¬...There are help groups in the UK...MIND is one who will take up your case if you meet with bias!...Only restricted obviously if people are seen as a threat/danger to others!

aLL THE BEST!

Millie xx

12 years ago. Rating: 3
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lindilou

Yes Millie,the same is true in Canada,in fact preference is given to psychiatric nurses and therapists who have first hand experiences with a variety of disorders as well as experience in therapy in an effort to compassionately and empathetically relate with others suffering with mental illnesses.Peace.

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millie111

lindilou..Hey that`s really good...I hope one day this country follows suit!...There is a lot of bias regarding mental health issues and work still here!!:-(..Thanks for that!
millie x

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millie111

lindilou..Hey that`s really good...I hope one day this country follows suit!...There is a lot of bias regarding mental health issues and work still here!!:-(..Thanks for that!
millie x

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Vinny

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Some of them already do.. Thursday my wife got sick, dizzy, vertigo. I took her to emergency, the doctor said. "You're new here, I don't remember seeing you here before.." I swear, this is what she said.. I was like 'WTF'?? In a city with 1.8 million people?? Yeah, some mentally challenged can find work in the medical field. -- And even be a doctor.. How's that for affirmative action..