This is such an important topic and Im glad you brought it up. Its important for everyones own personal reasons but for me a lot of the problems is not knowing what types of health issues my biological father has. I was adopted by my moms husband and have (I guess) met my bio father twice. My mom basically refuses really to talk about him so its hard to get any info out. BUT we NEED to know these things for our health and not just mental.
I have been to the psych ward 6 times. I finally just told my Mom look you have to tell me SOMETHING about him. Was he normal when you knew him? Did he have any health issues back then? if so what?
I found out that he is and has been addicted to hard core drugs his entire life, he has been in and out of psych wards himself, and to top it off after I have been seeking help for my problems for around 6 almost 7 years my OWN MOTHER just told me she has been in there because of her mental issues. This has never once ever been brought up when I call her from the psych ward crying..well Im hear again. And she wouldn't say anything to comfort me and I guess its because its a topic she wants to avoid. Anyway so sorry to ramble Im bipolar and am starting to feel manic and I cant stop my mind from thinking whether its writing or talking. May I ask if you are seeking your bio parents? If so what are you wanting to gain from this? I haven't contacted my bio father (Im in my 30's) and have just wondered what people expect or need if they find them. I do not mean that in a disrespectful way just curiosity. PS Sorry again for rambling...