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Psychotic episode at the workplace

Discussion in 'Medical Leave & Disability' started by caliquestion, May 11, 2013.

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  1. caliquestion

    caliquestion Law Topic Starter New Member

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    I'm a graduate student at a university and a few months ago, I had a psychotic episode in front of faculty and students while giving a presentation. I was not aware that I was having an episode while it was taking place, and I didn't realize that such an episode had occurred for about four months. None of the faculty/students informed me of what happened during the presentation and ultimately, I have been placed on a leave of absence from the university. I'm wondering whether the university was responsible for informing me of what happened or offering some form of treatment/support since I was enrolled as a full-time graduate student. What branch of the legal system deals with these issues, specifically offering treatment to employees that may suffer from mental disease?

    I'm unsure whether a university can turn a blind eye to a student who clearly had a psychotic break that was so severe that he/she was not even aware than such an event occurred. I'm also unsure whether that university can allow the student to continue working, and not provide him/her with any information of the event or offer mental help.

    Thoughts and comments are appreciated, thanks.
     
  2. army judge

    army judge Super Moderator

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    The university owes you no duty of care.
    I suggest you seek treatment for whatever ails or affects you.


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  3. Betty3

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    I don't know what type of psychotic episode you had but have you talked to a doctor or mental health professional? You need to start there. It "seems" you haven't. Does the univ. have any type of employee/student assistance program for these type of "problems" you can take advantage of?
     

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