Although I am in no way ready to start the process now I am fairly sure that in the future I would like to adopt.
When I was 16 I was referred to CAHMs as I was self-harming and depressed with an eating disorder. I was taken to my GP and received counselling for around a year. I had one session with a psychologist who suggested anti-depressants but I refused them. I received treatment in A&E three times after cutting myself badly, the last time when I was 20. All of this would, presumably, be on my medical records.
So, I'm just wondering, can you still be considered for adoption if you have a history of MH issues in adolescence, or is this likely to be a big black mark against your name?
How about in adulthood? If I were to need professional help for my MH again, required medication or was to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder would that automatically rule me out of being able to adopt?
Thanks in advance to anybody who can offer any advice about this.
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crazykittensmile · 26/08/2013 13:43
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