This question really depends on the rules of ones state, and the requirements to own a firearm. I can really only speak to the state in which I live, which is Kentucky. The rules are usually similar, but every state is different.
Many states include involuntary commitment as a reason that one would be denied, but simply having a mental illness is not (nor should it be) a reason for prohibiting someone to buy or own a gun. Voluntary commitment to a mental institution is something done with the permission of the patient, and does not disqualify one from gun ownership. Involuntary commitment, however, involves the concerned party - family, doctors, therapist etc - standing before a judge to ask for a commitment order. If one is granted, it is treated the same as an arrest warrant, except the person in question is taken to a mental hospital instead of jail. One might assume that these types of individuals might be more dangerous - hence the firearms ban. But the power of involuntary is sometimes misused by family members or medical staff.
The mentally ill are already at a huge disadvantage because of social stigma, but there are many people who are responsible and proactive in their own treatment. Certainly they deserve the same level of protection afforded to any other law-abiding citizen.
I see no reason they could not get a hunting license, however getting a gun to do the hunting with could be a problem, probably a bow wouldn't be a problem. Perhaps they could go with a hunting party and borrow a spare gun for the day and return it. However each states laws will differ in detail.
Depends on many variables. In many places no.
If you have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, you can own a gun in any state in the US. The law is unaware of your bipolar disorder, so to them you are an ordinary citizen. However if you are later diagnosed, any guns you own might be confiscated.If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but never been hospitalized for it, you can own a gun in any state in the US. The law considers you no different than any other person.If you have bipolar disorder and have only been hospitalized voluntarily for it, most states in the US allow you to own a gun. The law usually considers you no different than any other person. However its best to consult a lawyer or local law enforcement to be certain.If you have bipolar disorder and have been hospitalized involuntarily (committed) for it but were neither a danger to yourself or others, some states in the US allow you to own a gun (California is one). The law differs widely from state to state. Always consult a lawyer or local law enforcement to be certain.If you have bipolar disorder and have been hospitalized involuntarily (committed) for it and were either a danger to yourself or others, neither state nor federal law allow you to own a gun.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
a disorder
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/
Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.
It's not known to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder, not otherwise specified. It means a form of Bipolar Disorder that doesn't really fit the other diagnostic categories.
They may be used in conjunction with mood stabilizing medication, which are used for bipolar disorder, but they are not used alone as a solution to bipolar disorder.
Manic depression, or manic depressive disorder is nowadays more commonly known as Bipolar disorder or Bipolar affective disorder. It can also be referred to as Hypomania due to public unawareness.
Bipolar disorder