SC clearance and self harm

[jolio]

Hi,

I am required to go through SC clearance for a listX perm role, the job is a software engineering based role, I was wondering if mentioning self harm would potentially be viewed as a risk factor when it comes to security clearance?

[ladymuck]

With all things SC related, you have to be completely honest. You can't be discriminated against on mental health grounds but you could be considered a security risk if you lied.

[SeededLoaf]

With all things SC related, you have to be completely honest. You can't be discriminated against on mental health grounds but you could be considered a security risk if you lied.

Definitely.

If you've visited a health professional then it would be on record? They may ask to write to your GP and clearing will take longer than normal.