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About joining the military or being a police officer. what jobs can get or not because of my history with mental illness?
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Not enough info.: It depends on the type & extent of mental health illness. Please check these standards to determine if your condition is disqualifying for military service: http://usmilitary.About.Com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/neurotic.Htm. Many police departments do independent psychological screening for applicants.
Answered 5/14/2013
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