Is someone who is depressed normal, because they are sad.
Is someone with anxiety normal, because they worry too much.
Is someone suicidal normal, because they're just going through hard times, having a rough day, or just too much too handle.
Is someone paranoid normal, maybe they have psychic abilities and are afraid, not knowing how to accept it.
Is someone with trust issues normal, maybe they have had their share of bad experiences.
Is this person capable of working even if he or she is battling with their emotions, challenging their symptoms to become a productive citizen.
Should this person with any of these characteristics be employed
2007-10-09 05:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Who decides what is normal What is normal for me may not be normal for you. Of course people with mental health issues can be employed especially if they are on medication or undergoing therapy. Everyone has some mental issues at one time or another and it doesnt usually interfer with their ability to hold a job. if they dont work it will make it harder for them to afford treatment and they will have nothing to do with their time except to dwell on their condition.
2007-10-09 05:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Diane M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A person cannot be always on an "even" state of being. To suggest that a persons state of mind is only acceptable when one is thinking positive, in a good mood, or laughing is preposterous. Human beings are not perfect. Who hasn't known a person who is depressed, anxious, suicidal, paranoid, or with trust issues. And to question whether a person with any of these "characteristics" should be employed is a ridiculous.
2007-10-09 13:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by Vires 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who has any of the above conditions should be able to be employed if they are qualified to do the work. They may need special job accommodations. If the situation is temporary versus permanent it may make more sense to take time off as the ADA does not apply to a temporary depression-like issues only to permanent disabilities.
2007-10-09 12:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "sane" and "normal"
There is a work position for everybody.
Me, I've had a stroke, fall on my face often,
so I can't be a cleaner or a construction worker, but I could be a call center operator
or maybe data entry...
I'm definitely NOT normal, I walk like a duck that desperately needs to have a crap.
But I am employable.
2007-10-09 18:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because everyone has problems. It's just that not everyone knows about them. No one in this world is absolutely worry free, but we all still have to work and we have the right to work. As long as they can continue to do their job and not let personal problems interfere, then yes they should be employed.
2007-10-09 14:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WTF? You can't refuse to employ someone for these reasons. First of all, an employer can't PROVE they're depressed - and statistics show that half of America is on an anti-depressant. Do you really think we could handle a 50% unemployment rate?
Your question is the only insane thing here.
2007-10-09 12:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they should maybe it will help them out, they need to meet new people to get them out of the rut.
2007-10-09 12:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋