Can you adopt with past history of depression?

Hello all,My husband and I are researching adoption, especially international adoption in Kazakhstan. Many of the agency applications we have come across make blanket statements such as "We do not accept applicants with a history of mental illness."I was successfully treated for a bout of depression a couple of years ago, and do not have any current problems.Has anyone had success adopting with a history of depression?Also, why do agencies make such blanket statements when the term mental illness covers such a broad spectrum of conditions? It is like saying, "We do not accept applicants with a history of physical illness." Of course, this is outrageous because there is a big difference between high blood pressure and terminal cancer.I find it ironic that adoption literature speaks frequently of post-adoption depression and appears very supportive in this area, yet makes it sound like all types of mental illness would preclude adoption.Thanks in advance for any experience or info. you could provide.Take care,Lentil Soup