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[Odovacar]

Hello all,

I'm new here, and I'm in need of some advice concerning hiring and my health records.

First off, I am 21 years old, have been studying criminal justice in college for 3 years now, and I recently transfered to a new school. I have worked very hard to get good grades and I know for sure that I want to work in Law Enforcement.

My question is this:

As it happens, I have recently become really deppressed for whatever the reason, and I was considering going to the on-campus psych center to see if they could pinpoint my problem, before the problem gets worse. I am normally a happy person. I have spoken to my close friends about this issue, but as I said, the on campus shrink may be the better option. What concerns me is that my record of seeing that person will show up when I go to get hired and then the people doing my background check will think I'm some psychotic nut because I went for help. And that is just not the case. I am a professional, dependable guy who can handle stressful situations...I'm just down is all. I realize you guys are not shrinks, but some of you may have some more knowledge about the background process and how it works. Am I being paranoid? Should I just ride this out and hope for the best? Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

Odovacar,
King of Italy

[Piggy]

Well, if you're not a psychotic nut, the review of your medical records will prove your point. Depending on where you apply, you can count on those records being reviewed.

[PapaBear]

Mild psycholological evaluations are not an issue. Being declared mentally imcompetent and/or deranged would be a big issue.

Stress reductions and counselling is good mental health. Go for it!

[Bob Loblaw]

I know A LOT of cops who take anti-depression/anxiety meds for some type of mental illness. I wouldn't think it would hurt your chances.....

[BJJVad]

Hello all,

I'm new here, and I'm in need of some advice concerning hiring and my health records.

First off, I am 21 years old, have been studying criminal justice in college for 3 years now, and I recently transfered to a new school. I have worked very hard to get good grades and I know for sure that I want to work in Law Enforcement.

My question is this:

As it happens, I have recently become really deppressed for whatever the reason, and I was considering going to the on-campus psych center to see if they could pinpoint my problem, before the problem gets worse. I am normally a happy person. I have spoken to my close friends about this issue, but as I said, the on campus shrink may be the better option. What concerns me is that my record of seeing that person will show up when I go to get hired and then the people doing my background check will think I'm some psychotic nut because I went for help. And that is just not the case. I am a professional, dependable guy who can handle stressful situations...I'm just down is all. I realize you guys are not shrinks, but some of you may have some more knowledge about the background process and how it works. Am I being paranoid? Should I just ride this out and hope for the best? Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

Odovacar,
King of Italy

Well depending on whether you really are the King of Italy or not..

[Odovacar]

Thank you all, I really appreciate your advice.

[Samuel]

Well depending on whether you really are the King of Italy or not..

Exactly what I was thinking... :drug:

[Odovacar]

Well you have to have a goal in life. May as well aim high lol:grin: