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Originally Posted by jazzman004
Thanks for the information, yes it is unforunate that sometimes a person who has bi polar has a child and will not seek treatment or feels good and stops taking the meds prescribed. how does one protect the child if the bi polar person has an episode? Parental rights are a sensitive thing and some times the rights of the child are over looked.
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An 'episode'? Bi-Polar's or the old term--Manic Depressives--have 'episodes' all the time. A diagnosis of Bi-Polar is not reason enough to remove a child. Many of us have survived nicely despite our parents being Bi_Polar. If the child's needs are neglected, if the child is being abused; then it is time to alert Child Protective Services. If you are a family member and disturbed by a Bi-Polar relative merely having custody of a child you should discuss it as a family, discuss it with the patient; and if there are legitimate concerns go to the patient's physician or therapist. Naturally, if there is obvious abuse or neglect go directly to authorities. Despite patient privilege, therapists are required to report if they believe a child is in danger or being neglected or abused. If the patient is not in treatment, or not following the treatment plan with prescribed medications and being monitored properly, they can become overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a child. This is why a family support system is so necessary for these people. I would strongly encourage any family member of a person with a mental disorder to hang in there; don't pull away from the patient because you are frightened, angry, disgusted or don't approve of their behaviors. You often become the 'eyes and ears' Social Services need to ensure that any children are not unduly affected. But, again, just a diagnosis is not justification for removing a child from a parent.
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