Can a person suffering from mental illness apply to study medicine.?
928221
if you have the intellectual capacity for it i dont why you should be discriminated because of your illness go for it and good luck
162767
No this is not possible. They have not had the professional training in order to be able to diagnose patients and it would be considered a criminal offence to try and do so.
278131
Yes it can. Its a very serious problem. Even if the person survives, he/she may have to deal with disability. Sorry, if my answer has caused anxiety to you, but thats fact. Anyhow, medicine has advanced a lot, so hope for the best.
432994
If the mental illness has a significant neurological basis, then it may be possible, but in general, no.  This may change over time as psychologists/neurologists better understand what to look for.  For Example, it theorized that psychopaths show decreased levels of functioning (blood-flow based) in the amydgla or emotion center of the brain.
85885
Yes.  Have you got the right doctor?  The right medication?  The right counsellor?  The right diagnosis?\n\nEven with those things in place, it can be a long road.  It is really good to have trustworthy support in all of the above realms.  Good luck to you.  I'll be thinking of you.
949193
sure they can and if they stop you sue for descrimantion. I belive you can be totaly blind and get into med school. You may be a teacher in the area as well as perform some resurch too. There are some professions like CSI work you be great at too.
650410
Honestly, I don't know for sure. The site I am showing below is the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). You can start there and see what you can find. I am bipolar myself and try to help others with mental disorders where I can. Good luck, I hope you have lots of success in your efforts.
208493
Only if you are a professional and legally licensed to do so; (e.i. psychiatrist, legal advisor, consultant, etc.)\n\n  Hope this helped.
855338
not aware of any schools which offer that degree...you could try a mental asylum
203838
To treat and/or cure mental disorders.  A psychiatrist is a M.D. who can prescribe medicines.  They can counsel, but they usually leave that to a psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker.  They usually just diagnose and prescribe medicines/treatments.
323388
There are plenty of disorders that it could be.  Most mental disorders if they are severe enough can prevent someone from working.  Schizophrenia is one disorder that some people find it hard to hold a steady job with. Severe anxiety and depression can cause it too.  I can see why you may think it a bit odd that he can be a boyscout leader and work on cars but not get a job.  However, maybe the people he does those things for understand the situation and understand if he cannot complete a task on time or show up for a meeting once in awhile.\n\nYes, other people with mental disorders take medication and work, however, sometimes the disorders can be more severe than others.  For example, there are people who are anxious who just feel that way sometimes while severe cases can't even leave their house.  The same with depression there are people who frequently feel a little down and others who are so bad they can't get out of bed.  Also, for some particularly strong disorders they need medication but the medication has awful side effects which prevent them from having a steady job.\n\nPeople with mental health problems can be just as disabled or even more so than people with physical disabilities.  It is just that their impairment is usually not as obvious.   However, to get social security for a disability (assuming he does get it) you have to have proof from a psychiatrist or doctor and sometimes even more than one.\n\nIt is possible that he could be lying, however, I wouldn't jump to that conclusion based on the information you provided and the fact that you don't know the particular mental disorder he suffers from.
760409
Mental illness is best diagnosed by a social worker, psychcologist of psychiatrist.  Behavior such as severe controlling may be improved by their help.  Whether or not it is a mental illness falls into diagnostic guidelines.  Generally a person with that behavior needs to seek professional help on their own volition.  Hope this helps to answer your question.
924045
That person has depression.  There are medications that person can take.  Have that person see a doctor.
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We don't use "handicapped" anymore... it implies being a beggar (cap in hand), and most people with disabilities are no longer limited to begging to survive.\n\nIf you have OCD, it depends on the level of severity. If medication does not relieve your symptoms to a point where you can work, then you are eligible for disability benefits from the government (contact SSI). If medication does help, you are still eligible for reasonable accomodations in the workplace through the Americans with Disabilities Act section 504. If medication fully relieves your symptoms, then you have a medical condition, but not a disability.\n\nIf you are under age 22, and still in school, you can receive additional supports in school in the category "Other Health Impaired" through special education programming, if your distractibility and other symptoms affect your learning and participation in class. You will need a doctor's report confirming the diagnosis and recommending learning supports from the school. At the college level, you can have some supports through ADA 504. \n\nRemember, regardless of what medical and other conditions you may be dealing with, you are considered a PERSON. You are NOT your conditions. You are yourself, and you are dealing with more challenges than most other people to accomplish daily living and work. Keep your goals and dreams!
1056867
By definition they can't, since "choosing" to be mentally ill would in and of itself be an indication of mental incapacity (it's not a functional or rational decision).  Therefore, the road to mental illness, no matter how long or where it starts, is not one that's chosen by people.
831914
Probably. Here in New Mexico we have an agency called protective Services. You might try local Mental Health office.
356408
If the mentally ill person does not take their medication, and ends up in conflict with our society because of their choice.  Then, yes it is right to force them to take it.  In other words, if a mentally ill person doesn't take their medicine and end up having the cops called on them, then they have to take their medicine.  Right or wrong that is how it is...\n\nCancer patients generally do not freak out and cause disturbances and need the cops called on them to control the situation.  So, no our society does not force medicine on them.  Although, it has been tried.