Is it possible to be accepted to the CAF with undiagnosed depression?

[Random4]

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a drug by Health Canada, though I think it's psychoactive. Would it still be possible for me to be accepted given this, or would I just get rejected? Not sure whether it's worth taking the time to apply.

 

[daftandbarmy]

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a drug by Health Canada, though I think it's psychoactive. Would it still be possible for me to be accepted given this, or would I just get rejected? Not sure whether it's worth taking the time to apply.

So, like almost everyone else in Canada between October and May?

I think the key here is 'undiagnosed'. It shouldn't be a problem.

OTOH, if you go Infantry, it could be a real career builder for you!

 

[PPCLI Guy]

I got my depression after joining.....

 

[Zoomie]

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a drug by Health Canada, though I think it's psychoactive. Would it still be possible for me to be accepted given this, or would I just get rejected? Not sure whether it's worth taking the time to apply.

Certain CAF members are not permitted to use “natural health products“ - St John‘s Wort is on the list of “no”.

What trade are you considering?

 

[Bluebulldog]

"Undiagnosed" Seasonal Affective Disorder?

So you get a little blue in the Winter? Take some vitamin D, up your physical activity ( make sure some is outdoors).

Drive on....

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

If you are depressed and are thinking the Military will make it better.....

It will probably do the opposite.

 

[mariomike]

Would it still be possible for me to be accepted given this, or would I just get rejected?

Best way to find out is to apply.

For reference to the discussion,

Enrollment Medical,

The Depression / Anti Depressants Merged Thread

Hi, I'm wondering if I can join the military after having had a psychotic event and been on anti-psychotics for a number of years? I would like to become a pilot. Any questions regarding medical suitability (i.e. odds of, will I, does CAF, am I, what if, what about, I take these medications...

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[dimsum]

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a drug by Health Canada, though I think it's psychoactive. Would it still be possible for me to be accepted given this, or would I just get rejected? Not sure whether it's worth taking the time to apply.

I guess the relevant question is whether you can stop taking St. John's Wort and still do your job (whatever the job is).

Also, is the environment (weather, location) a factor? Some people feel worse in places like coastal BC in the winter, when it's raining/dreary for weeks at a time.

 

[FJAG]

... Also, is the environment (weather, location) a factor? Some All people feel worse in places like coastal BC in the winter, when it's raining/dreary for weeks at a time.

FTFY

 

[daftandbarmy]

FTFY

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

I guess the relevant question is whether you can stop taking St. John's Wort and still do your job (whatever the job is).

Also, is the environment (weather, location) a factor? Some people feel worse in places like coastal BC in the winter, when it's raining/dreary for weeks at a time.

If you feel bad in Canada, just imagine how bad you will feel in:

FOB Dumphole:

Sea Shanty City

Or even the boonies of our own Country:

 

[OldSolduer]

If you feel bad in Canada, just imagine how bad you will feel in:

FOB Dumphole:

Sea Shanty City

Or even the boonies of our own Country:

I prefer this sort of thing as compared to BC in January.

 

[OldSolduer]

I prefer this sort of thing as compared to BC in January.

I failed to mention "Manitoba in the dead of winter".

 

[FJAG]

I failed to mention "Manitoba in the dead of winter".

But it's a dry cold.

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

I failed to mention "Manitoba in the dead of winter".

Winnipeg! Apparently the 8th best City in Canada according to Macleans!

 

[dimsum]

Winnipeg! Apparently the 8th best City in Canada according to Macleans!

Then as per CAF tradition, they will be posted to Shilo.

 

[Random4]

Certain CAF members are not permitted to use “natural health products“ - St John‘s Wort is on the list of “no”.

What trade are you considering?

LogO, NWO, or HCA. Would any of those trades be affected?

 

[kev994]

I failed to mention "Manitoba in the dead of winter".

C’mon, it’s sunny all the time! Wear a jacket. It’s better than weeks of rain.

 

[daftandbarmy]

C’mon, it’s sunny all the time! Wear a jacket. It’s better than weeks of rain.

As another 100mm of precip. blows in around me...

 

[Blackadder1916]

Winnipeg! Apparently the 8th best City in Canada according to Macleans!

Not really a selling point.