Mike Said:

What kind of jobs can you get in mental health?

We Answered:

Laura, generally you don't get into mental health for the money!

But the field is incredibly diverse.
You may end up working as a counsellor, mental health worker, support worker, caseworker, psychologist or psychiatrist -- they get paid heaps after years and years of study (they better!)

You may end up working with kids, adolescents, adults, families, couples, criminal offenders, people dealing with drugs/alcohol.

No day will be the same, and if you are a compassionate person you'll like the work you do.
Decide what sort of mental health area interests you most and then research away...

Annie Said:

Mental Health related jobs?

We Answered:

Armies release people with mental health problems out of service very fast and usually send them for treatment in the civilian life, they do not keep treating people with mental health issues in the army as far as I know.
Once a psychiatrist diagnose you with a mental disorder that can effect your service you are out.

Mental health is a medical field, the doctors are psychiatrists and some times neurologists.
Psychologists and social workers are also involved but they do not diagnose mental disorders, this part is reserved for psychiatrists if you dont want anything medical those are your options, you could be an army medic or paramedic but this doesn't involve mental health.

Enrique Said:

Mental health treatment and future jobs, adoption etc?

We Answered:

It is against the law for the employer to ask about any current or prior health problems. HIPPA prevents employers from obtaining your medical records without your knowledge and consent. The same goes for adoption agencies.

By the way, as far as treatment for depression, most people see their regular physician for that condition. If all the people who had been treated for depression (me included) were fired or never hired based on that diagnosis, 75% of the people in the job market would be unemployed.

I don't think you should discuss your medical issues with anyone whether they are major or minor, it's a confidentiality issue. It shouldn't come up UNLESS it would affect your job performance or ability to care for a child.