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There are many conditions known as mental illness such as Tourette's and learning disorders so it depends on what it is and how the person is handling it. Some are crippling and others are not. Some are easily handled with medication and others are not. So it's a yes and no on that one.

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Q: Can a person with a mental illness adopt a foster child?
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