Treated for depression? China bans you from adopting.
Have you heard about the major changes being enacted by the Chinese government on adoptions to American parents? Under the new restrictions, parents who take antidepressant medication and/or have a history of depression are prohibited from adopting from China.
Others who are no longer eligible to adopt are single mothers, couples who have been married less than two years, anyone who has been divorced and re-married less than five years, a couple that includes an adult over age 50 or who is overweight, etc.
According to the Chinese government, these restrictions may...or may not...be temporary. FYI, China is currently the number one nation for American overseas adoptions.
If you're thinking of adopting a child - whether from the U.S. or abroad - the National Council on Adoption is a good place to start educating yourself and gathering information. For a good primer on international adoption, click here.