Is in-patient mental health care really terrible? Does it cause problems in the future?
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I suppose that would depend largely on the medical institution one is placed in. However, a large part of medical treatment now is devoted not only in the aspect of psychiatric medicine, to the care and concern of the patient and thus management of the patient in a wholistic manner rather than just dealing with whatever specific problem he is suffering from. I would say that in-patinet mental health care is on the contrary, quite good in the sense that the care-givers know exactly what to do and what to give in terms of bio-pyscho-social management. I would not think that problems in the future can be caused because if anything, in-patient mental health care is designed to help one in his daily life and especially so, how to get on with a normal lifestyle after his discharge.
As for your question about employers asking, they have a right to ask but you have a right to refuse to answer as well. there will always be a social stigma regarding institutionalization in a mental hospital, though there are many laws curbing any discrimination nowadays, the stigma still remains. Essentially, the only person who is lawfully allowed to answer that question is the patient himself, and doctors are obliged NOT to answer as part of keeping in with doctor-patient confidentiality.
Hope this helps. :D
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It was the best thing for me. I don't think that employers have the right to ask. And if they do ask, that is your personal business.
Most of the times it is supposed to help you out.But you have cases,like in my circumstances that it ruins your situation for worse.they took my baby away because they think I am paranoide and cannot take care of him.I have to fight to get him back.So you see...I wish you to be not in touch with them and if you are be very careful what you do or say or which medications you want and plan your life so that you won't end up in a mental institution.HELP yourself in mental troubles,do sports,listen to music but do not sit in a mental hospital when you especially have doubts or FEARS!!
It depends where you are at and how longterm of a treatment facility it is. Experience will also be skewed by fellow patients and the current staff.
For some people, they hate it.
For me, my first experience was a very good, very helpful experience. My second much less so. I was in the same place both times, two years apart.
As far as employers inquiring about it, really it depends on the job you are applying for. Most 'normal' jobs, no, they won't ask. But jobs that require intense mental strain they will ask - law enforcement, government service, etc. And yes, it can and will affect whether you get hired in those situations. Sure, you can refuse to answer, but they can then refuse to hire you, claiming that the information is important to determining your ability to function within the scope of the position.
HOWEVER - if you are in a position where nothing is helping you (or the person in question) and in-patient treatment is the only option left to try, do NOT hesitate to go that route. If you (or they) are at a point in life where you need this, then you need it more than you need any job that would turn you down because you sought the help you needed!
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