What does the law require about disclosure of BDP or PTSD treatment?!

What does the law require about disclosure of BDP or PTSD treatment?

Hey there, a few years ago I was treated for possible BPD which one counselor later said was more likely ADD and PTSD. I got some CBT training and eventually got off the meds after 2 years.

Since then, I'm doing very well - very steady work, lots of responsibility. Family stuff is going great and I'm keeping the whole scene together really well. So well... that now I'm expected to undergo a background check for great new responsibilities on the home front - and possibly get a secret clearance for work.

I didn't even think about the past stuff from over 6 years ago, until I read the forms which each require full disclosure on psych background. All of the sudden, I'm worried that I'm not going to be able to fulfill either of these situations.

So, I was told back in the day that there was a "closed file" that I didn't have to tell ANYONE about, due to the law. But, if I don't disclose on these forms, I could lose my job and the family opportunity.

Anyone know the law?

1 week ago
Well, the counselros told me that I didn't have a legal requirement to tell anyone.

So, the question is: what does the law require? If I say no, can they actually find out?

1 week ago
CBT = Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
BPD = BiPolar Disorder

1 week ago
Majnun, the other issue is a BC for adopting. My wife is wanting to adopt kids; she feels we've passed the time of difficulty and she wants to raise a family. I'm confident that I don't have the issues any more; it's past for me.

But, I'm concerned what the BC would show. I did get admitted on a suicide watch for 4 days. It was 6 years ago, no further issues. Never any criminal history, nothing else. It was voluntary. But, I did get a free ride in an ambulance;-)

But, I'm concerned that if I say no on the BC and the find it - I'm done. I don't want to lose these kids - we've already bonded with them.

I don't want to lie, but I'd rather not open the can of worms if they can't find these records.

I might be able to answer your question if you live in the USA, but I don't understand what kind of job you are applying for. Why would "full disclosure on psych background" be necessary? I don't know what CBT training is either.

I can't think of any instance where a place of employment would have any legal right to demand your mental health information. If they did "find out" they would be violating your rights and you could sue them. Also, if they admitted they didn't hire you for having a history of mental health treatment, that would be discrimination and you could sue them for that.