Minimum Time before Applying

[bigDraco]

Suppose that someone is on medications (specifically SSRIs) and had a recent suicide attempt. Is there any guideline as for how long someone has to wait in order to be deemed medically fit?

 

[Blackadder1916]

Suppose that someone is on medications (specifically SSRIs) and had a recent suicide attempt. Is there any guideline as for how long someone has to wait in order to be deemed medically fit?

No. Not in the way that you are looking for. Each case is evaluated separately depending on the circumstances of the individual.

 

[bigDraco]

No. Not in the way that you are looking for. Each case is evaluated separately depending on the circumstances of the individual.

Thank you for the reply. That makes sense. But it's strange because I'm always hearing different numbers. The medical tech that was doing my interview for P.Res. said something like a minimum 6 months from the moment one stops taking medications and 1 year if there is a history of self-harm either from the time of the last attempt or the time one finishes treatment. Apparently, that's what convinces the doctor in Ottawa that you've healed. And that's what makes me confused. Furthermore, I don't understand what qualifies as being "fit for service". If I'm a high-functioning individual who attends university, balances a social life and exercises on a daily basis, despite having made an impulsive decision some time ago, how exactly do they quantify it all?