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Can mental illness exclude you from paying child support?
no
Could a father get custody of his child if there is a history of mental illness in his family?
Yes. The custody of a child is determined by the best interest of the child. If the court determines that the father is better for the child, he can get custody. Mental illness in his family would probably not even be relevant unless he has mental illness, or if a mentally ill relative lived with him.
What is the probability of having a child with schizophrenia if both parents' mothers had similar mental illness?
The chance of the child having schizophrenia when both parents have schizophrenia is about 37%. There is no data available for other combinations of illnesses, for example if one parent has schizoaffective disorder and the other has schizophrenia.
How can the impact of parental mental illness on children be effectively addressed and supported?
The impact of parental mental illness on children can be effectively addressed and supported through early intervention, access to mental health resources, therapy for both the parent and child, open communication within the family, and creating a supportive and understanding environment for the child.
Is homosexuality a mental illness?
No its a natural fact of life. Its all to do with the make up of the body through genes, chromosones, etc. The way the information has passed on through parent to child. It is not a disorder of the brain in the way of a mental problem, but the way the brain deciphers this information.
Is the father or mother to blame for mental illness's at birth?
There are many factors that can cause a mental illness. If the mother uses drugs this can cause mental issues. If the father physically abuses the mother while carrying the child this could cause mental defects by injuring the fetus. There are also genetic reasons that can cause mental illness that either or both parents can carry. There are many things that are believed to cause mental illnesses so blaming it on a single cause or person is nearly imposable to do.
Can a father be prohibited from seeing his child due to childs mental illness?
If the judge in the court with jurisdiction feels it would be in the best interests of the child to issue such an order, yes.
Can a parent with a history of mental illness be allowed overnight visits if he is refusing treatment?
That is dependent on the type and it's affect on the safety of the child.
How do you you get mental illness?
There is three ways to "get" mental illness 1. Hereditary - Mental Illness can and usually is passed down from generation to generation. It can skip generations and doesn't always show as the same mental illness it can be any of the diagnosis (Dx) 2. Environmental- Child abuse, rape, trauma etc can cause the brain to "tilt" and a person can become Obsessive Compulsive (OCD) Schizophrenic, etc. 3. Chemical- Certain drugs like PCP and LSD, can cause long term mental illness like Schizophrenia, Babies born addicted to Meth. often are born with ADHD, OCD, Aspergers etc. If a pregnant mother is exposed to dangerous chemicals the effect on the baby can be permanent mental illness as well as physical disabilities.
Can a person with a mental illness adopt a foster child?
There are many conditions known as mental illness such as Tourette's and learning disorders so it depends on what it is and how the person is handling it. Some are crippling and others are not. Some are easily handled with medication and others are not. So it's a yes and no on that one.
How do you get illness?
There is three ways to "get" mental illness 1. Hereditary - Mental Illness can and usually is passed down from generation to generation. It can skip generations and doesn't always show as the same mental illness it can be any of the diagnosis (Dx) 2. Environmental- Child abuse, rape, trauma etc can cause the brain to "tilt" and a person can become Obsessive Compulsive (OCD) Schizophrenic, etc. 3. Chemical- Certain drugs like PCP and LSD, can cause long term mental illness like Schizophrenia, Babies born addicted to Meth. often are born with ADHD, OCD, Aspergers etc. If a pregnant mother is exposed to dangerous chemicals the effect on the baby can be permanent mental illness as well as physical disabilities.
What are attitudes of mothers regarding chickenpox?
Mother is more affected than a child in any illness. No body will love you unconditionally like your mother does. That is why she comes next to GOD.
