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Could my doctor or psychiatrist call cps child protective services if i have a mental illness?
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Depends on situation: Some states have laws that require any health, school or law enforcement official to report any situation where they believe a child or adult is at risk of physical harm or neglect. If yours is a personal one, where you simply have mental health issues, your personal situation is private.
Answered 11/11/2020
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If it appeared that: Your mental health disorder prevented you from adequately taking care of your children or you were abusive those would be reasons for cps involvement.
Answered 2/11/2014
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