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What else can I help you with?
Can a person not penalized because he has mental illness?
A psychological evaluation will have to be conducted and the doctor doing the evaluation will determine if the person is mentally capable of committing the crime or mentally capable to stand trial.
What job is a mild mentally retarded person capable of?
The capability of a mentally disabled person will vary greatly from case to case depending on the severity of their IQ.
Can you own a gun if mentally ill in Alabama?
If a person has been ADJUDGED to be MENTALLY INCOMPETENT, then by Federal law, they may not possess a firearm anywhere in the US. This means that a court has found that the person is not capable of caring for themselves, is an imminent danger to themselves or others, or is not capable of acting in a rational manner. There is a difference between that, and simple "mental illness", just as there is a difference between having a cold, and having cancer.
How do you understand mental illness?
hmm, study it. but it is complicated and varies from person to person. i belive no one understands mentall illness better the mentally ill themselves.
What does mentally mean?
Mentally capable means if you are up to it mentally and if your mind can comprehend it.
Can a person with a mental illness be capable of living an emotionally healthy lifestyle?
yes
Are there positions for people with mental illness?
Yes , plenty. Providing that you are mentally and emotionally stable a person with a mental illness can have any job they want.
How do you transfer car title when one owner is in a nursing home?
If the owner in the home is still mentally capable, they can sign a deed. If they are not mentally capable then you must obtain a power of attorney (from a court) to deal with their affairs and the person with power of attorney can sign the deed (providing a copy of the power of attorney in support). If they are in a home and mentally capable and do not want to sign the deed then you can not transfer the car title.
What are the attributes of a mentally ill person?
Some attributes of a mentally ill person include irrational actions, an inability to communicate, and a lack of social skills. Most people with mental illness can be treated with a variety of medication to reduce or eliminate their symptoms.
If one has a mental illness can they be evicted?
In my state it is illegal to evict a mentally ill person. A eviction can take place if the person is delinquent on the rent. It is wrong to discriminate. When it is an illness it is not the person's fault. Get a lawyer and seek legal counseling. I am not a lawyer but one can help you immensely.
Why don't people seek assistance for mental health issues?
because a mentally ill person is not capable of deciding if he needs medical care.
What are the lived experiences of people living with mentally ill?
Mental illness is such a large category that I have a difficult time answering your question. Is the mental illness under control with the use of drugs? Are there flareups that occur from time to time? Or is it that you live with a mentally deficient person and you are the caretaker. Please, address the details to Kpopp.
