Adoptees Have Slightly Higher Genetic Risk for Mental Illness

Adopted children have an increased risk for depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Research has primarily attributed this to stressful early childhoods, but a new study finds that genetics also plays a role. Read PsychCentral article here

‘It is awful to tell a parent you don’t believe they can care for their child safely’

The subject of adoption is one of the most contentious issues within social work. It is crystalized in mystique due to the unspoken nature of care proceedings and the uncomfortable subject matter that leads to a care plan of adoption being proposed.