Friday, September 28, 2012

Can a former mental health patient work in the psychiatric field

Can a former mental health patient work in the psychiatric field?
I was treated for mental health issues for years as a child/adolescent but have been in recovery and mental stability for over five years now. I recently applied to attend college and was interested in earning my AA degree in Psychology to become a Psychiatric Technician, working with kids like myself when I was young. I'm hoping my past treatment will not be a problem when it comes time to get a job, so I want to know if it will disqualify me.
Psychology - 5 Answers

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You should not have problems under the facts of your case. You would be measuring rather than treating the patients' skills and deviations from the so-called norm.
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Watch Patch Adams... good movie.. I don't know if it is realistic... says it is based on a true story...
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Of course you can, recovering addicts often work with drug addicts trying to get clean. It's the same situation with gang members. I mean who knows mental illness beter than the one who experienced it right?
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You will have the added benefits of understanding, compassion, sympathy and a whole host of positives. There is one thing to do: ask a counselor or mental health specialist or psych if this can be done, or if there would be any interference. Actually, go and get an application for a future position you want and see what it requests and take it from there. Peace.
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It shouldn't be an issue really. As long as you're in recovery and stable on your program, it's all good. The only concern I'd worry about is if there were any legal or police issues when you were ill--since you want to work with children, the *Legal* record might come up if you have one. Otherwise, if you're well, you're well. ^__^ And it's a poorly-kept secret in the field that a lot of folks in counseling and therapy have had *prior issues*. Some of this could arguably be a de facto job requirement--some degree of empathy with or understanding of the client's life on the other side of the professional "fence". As long as you're well and have *been well* for years and keep on *staying well*, it won't be an issue. That's just been my experience, as a client who nearly finished his training as an assistant/support group leader of sorts. What you're doing isn't just possible, it's actually somewhat *common and ordinary*. You're not alone.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Can child support be given directly to the child in NYS

Can child support be given directly to the child in NYS?
I'm 19 years old (20 in March) and my father is the cutodial parent. My mother pays child support and takes care of my health insurance. I live in an apartment and go to school, and my paternal grandmother pays for all of this. I want my child support to ease my grandmother's burden. My father pays for next to NOTHING for me, EVER. Is there a way I can get my mother's child support directly? We live in New York State. Outside of Niagara Falls.
Marriage & Divorce - 2 Answers
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Actually, Nicole, yes it can. Once you establish your own place BUT remain in school (keep that in mind), the child support can go to you. Call your local child support unit and explain the situation to them. They will be able to direct you on what to do and how to do it. Good luck to you. FYI- they (your parents) are responsible for you until you are 21 as long as you are a student and don't work full time.
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What was said above is correct. That's from 20 years as a fathers rights advocate.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

I can save money by placing my child on an individual health plan, but my company says I cannot make changes

I can save money by placing my child on an individual health plan, but my company says I cannot make changes.?
Are there any loopholes? My daughter and myself are currently on the plan. My wife is on a health plan through work. I pay $350/month have my duaghter on the plan. I found a plan on www.GamePlanInsurance.com for about $50/month for my daughter. How can I or can I remove my daughter from my group plan????
Insurance - 6 Answers

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Most health insurance plans have an "election period", usually once a year. During that election period, you can elect what you want for your insurance plan. Then, you can't change it until the next election period. The only loophole I know of for this is if you have "life changing circumstances" - for instance, you get married, change jobs, have a child, get divorced, and that kind of thing.
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You will probably have to wait until the next open enrollment period. There are sometimes "change of life" clauses that allow you to make adjustments.
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That's silly. Did work say that or the health care company? When it gets renewed add her.
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You'll have the right to drop her coverage from your work plan at any time (they can't force you to keep covering the child if you don't need the child on the group plan). You can't ADD the child when you want though. You do have to wait for open enrollment for that.
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I agree with "markmywords"
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Generally you cant make changes to your plan unless its a life event. Divorce, new baby, etcc. Except during open enrollment. $50 bucks a month sounds a bit ridiculous. There is no way they will be able to pay claims with such low premiums. Think about how often kids go to doctors.... Where will they get the money? Do some investigative work before you make any changes.

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Married..not legally separated...is husband still liable for wifes health insurance AND her unborn child by an

Married..not legally separated...is husband still liable for wifes health insurance AND her unborn child by an?
Swife is pregnant by another man that she's been with for four years now.. is husband responsible for her medical bills and the unborn child's???
Marriage & Divorce - 15 Answers
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I wouldnt think hes "responsible" for anything, he's not legally required to carry insurance on you even if you were in a happy, loving marriage. He's ABLE to have insurance on you, but I dont think he HAS to. That would be entirely up to him. Maybe you shouldnt get knocked up by other men, or should at least have the decency to get a divorce.
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no..marriage does not mean financial responsibility
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He can use this in court.... why should he support this skank? He shouldnt.
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Really??? Wow you are a winner aren't you>?? No, if it's not HIS child, he has no obligation to it or you at all.
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Unfortunately he probably is. At least for HER insurance since they are not legally separated or divorced. This is why it's so important to do these legal things... it protects you in the end. It might seem a waste of time and expensive now... but she will get everything if you die... she will be responsible for making decisions for you if you can't... think about it... isn't it worth spending some money now and taking some time to hang out in court than to be stuck with all these bills now?
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No.
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I hope not!!!
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Duh....no. Not morally, ethically, or legally. How dare her.
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Absolutely not! Even if it were legal, she would be a morally bankrupt person to use anything from him for herself or the child.
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No, he isn't.
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Why in the Hell is there no divorce!?!?!?!?!?! The husband will need a lawyer, but in this case it is pretty obvious that her intetn is to NOIT be his wife, so he should have her removed. Morally, he is responsible for NOTHING, but legally, he might be. SEE A LAWYER.
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Depends on the state's Family Laws....he can refuse to pay NOW and she may not be able to sue him until the Family Court orders he pays and that may be after she delivers...if he challenges paternity, child support, etc, odds are he will NOT be responsible for a child that is not his, especially if she conceived AFTER she moved out of the marriage home and he can prove that. There is no law that states a husband must pay for the wife's insurance and medical bills...she's an adult and responsible for herself....only if a judge ORDERS it can she collect. I betcha she signed papers with the doctor agreeing to take responsibility for her medical bills...if she named her husband as the responsible party and he did NOT sign or agree he CAN successfully challenge that. Not his contract, not his signature.... if she's been shacking up with another man for FOUR YEARS and the baby is not his...the marriage was NOT intact and I doubt she'll get a penny from the estranged husband under the circumstances.....and if she threatens to sue for the medical bills and the child's...he can counter threaten by suing for child custody...it works both ways..... So he should refuse and let her try to sue him in Family Court for it...she'll probably loose.
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I would say he's not responsible for anything, frankly. Even if they were still together, legally, he doesn't have to pay for her medical bills. He doesn't own her, she's still an individual person. They made the choice to get married and share expenses, and either person can leave that agreement. And by the way, if the child is not his, he is not responsible, the father is. Period.
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No. In fact, it is costing him money. Make the change during open enrollment and drop her from the policy.
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You are never responsible for another persons insurance married or not. It just usually works out better for married couples to get insurance that way. You can drop her anytime you like.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

My child got a shot and now she can not walk can I sue the health clinic

My child got a shot and now she can not walk can I sue the health clinic?
it was a h1n1
Other - Diseases - 2 Answers

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No becuase the shots do have side affects a shot is just a weak version of the real disease so no.
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You can sue for anything in this country. The question is would it be a waste of your time and money. The answer is yes, it would be a waste of your time and money.

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Are county health and human social services primarily only for women, children and the elderly

Are county health and human social services primarily only for women, children and the elderly?
I am working class and couldnâ€™t afford mental health services for counseling on my own. I called county social services but unless I was a police code 5150, there didnâ€™t seem to be any social services counseling. Instead the primary chunk of social services seemed geared only towards mothers with children, children themselves, the chronically homeless, addicts, or the elderly. Is it a mistake for childless adult males, who arenâ€™t suicidal but need mental health counseling, to seek county services?
Mental Health - 2 Answers
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Counties do have social services for all residents, but they do gear towards those with less help available. Mothers with children and elderly are typically at the top of that list. That said, counties do still provide counseling to all residents - the cost is on a scale. You may not be a top priority to the county you live in, but your emotional health is important to them. It is a win/win situation when people feel good. Call the human services office in your county and ask for an appointment with a counselor. Chances are that won't be able to see you for a week or so. People employed within the county are guaranteed fast appointments, which probably affects the time others wait (as well as holidays). Once you're seen initially, appointments then become regular. Hope that helps. Take care!
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It's never a mistake to try. Whether you qualify depends on your county. Usually there are some public mental health programs. For some, you have to be on public assistance. It depends a lot on where you are. I think you are in CA because you reference a CA police code. Look for the number for mental health services in your county. If they say you don't qualify, ask for referrals to other low cost providers- they should have phone numbers. Consider looking outside of public services, too. Often, clinics associated with universities will offer discounted/sliding scale services. Some non-profits also offer sliding scale fees. I worked for a CA non-profit in the high desert that offered services by intern therapists (Master's trained) for $1 a session.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

My father's health is bad, and I want him to hold my first child

My father's health is bad, and I want him to hold my first child.?
My father's health is going down hill, and we just found out today that he might have prostate cancer but we wont know till May 2nd. He has had to have two stents put in his arteries to his heart because they were 99% blocked and it was only God he didnt die then and there. I want my father to see my first child and to hold him/her but my husband does not want to have children for 3 years. Last night he said he would have children now because he loves me and thats what I want and he understands why I want one now. But I still feel bad because I know deep down inside he doesnt want one now. He said he would be very happy if I got pregnant and knows he will melt when he see's the child for the first time... he said since he loves me and that I mean alot to him he will do this for me... is it wrong to get pregnant even though I know deep down he does not want to but he says its ok because of the circumstances? I want his child so bad and so its not just my dad's health why I want one. Before my dad's health even started to get bad I have had baby fever very bad and have wanted one for a while. I grew up with only one grandparent and I dont want me to tell my children oh if you only knew your grandfather he was an amazing man, because thats all I heard from my parents about my grandparents who died before I was born. I am very very close to my father and I want him to see my child. Thats not wrong is it? I am very lucky I have a husband who understands and puts my first. He is amazing. I just feel bad in some way because its not exactly what he wants. My husband is sort of in denial about my father being sick. My father has enfazema and he has already had one heart attack from it and enfazema isnt cureable it just keeps getting worse. Thats why my dad's ateries are clogged. My husband's father just died about 3 weeks ago, and so thats why he does understand why I want children now because his father didnt. Correcting above... because his father didnt get to see our children.
Pregnancy - 6 Answers

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he wants to have children with you so timing shouldnt matter i completly understand your situation i wasnt married when my father died so at least you have time i would have loved to see him holding my child of course your husband will melt when he hears the heartbeat, see the ultrasound and hold your baby. and so will your father. timing shouldnt matter and he loves you very much to change his mind and say hell try earlier for your wishes. you have a great man. my husband did the same thing just cus i got baby fever before he did. its out of love so dont feel bad. good luck and baby dust girl hope all goes well. im sorry for your situation. im always free to talk if you need to.
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I know what your are going though my grandma who was like my mom was diagnosed with cancer and a month before she passed away I talked to my boyfriend (we were planning our wedding before my g-ma got sick) if we could have a baby depending on how long she had and it turned out htat I was already pregnant I found out Sept 20 and she passed on Oct. 4 But she was so excited. It gave her something to look forward to. I think it gave her hope. But I am gald that she isnt suffering any more. If it does get real bad for your dad it will put A LOT of stress on you. I know it did with me. Good luck and I hope everything turns out for the best for you and your dad.
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i would still say wait.. your child probably still wont be able to remember his grandfather... and your father may not be around long enough to see his grandchild.. but i know how you feel i cried so much more at my dad's funeral just because i never met either of my grandfathers (they died before i was born) and i didn't want to tell me kids the if you only knew your grandfather because he was an amazing man.. may God help you and your family make the best decisions & good luck..
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maybe your husband didn't want a baby now, but then he saw what you're going through and realized, hey maybe she's right... i know what se means.. he wouldn't agree to this unless he wanted one too, you have to know that he is telling the truth. he's okay with it. he understands. he loves you. he'd do this for you, jsut like you'd expect him to do as a husband.
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well if its what you want and you think he wont resent you fro it later and if he is really OK then go ahead you guys are married and I'm sure your dad would love to see his grandchild before he dies.....so just make sure that hes really OK with it and that its not just because of the circumstances!!! good luck and best wishes hope your father doesn't have cancer....good luck though
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.Just keep to your plans ,do not change them because you fear you may lose your father to God , but start to get video,s of your wonderful Dad and get some where he is talking to his grandchild ,you could probably get him to speak just to you , also ,about how he feels for you and his to come grand child . ,now - oh- days with all of this modern system none of us should be without our love ones speaking just to us on video even if he was not sick things happen so fast !!! all of us first we are here then too fast we leave for a better place. Good luck friend in whatever decision you make!!

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

my child does not eat yogurt. I fear he may face health problems for not eating yogurt

my child does not eat yogurt. I fear he may face health problems for not eating yogurt?

Diet & Fitness - 5 Answers
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I would like to than Suannai, drinking fresh milk will be better!
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Yogurt is a dairy product. Many children do not like the texture. You don't need to worry. If you think he is lacking in the dairy department, make sure he eats good cheeses and makes healthy milk choices. He will be just fine :)
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Yogurt isn't that necessary. There are other sources of dairy.
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he can get the same vitamins from other foods
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I agree with the user pie, he can just have other sources of dairy.

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