Mental Health

A health condition that is characterized by changes/disturbances in behavior, thinking or emotions (can be a combination of these areas). These changes may limit or impair the individual’s ability to participate in their life activities, engage in positive relations, their ability to adapt to change and manage difficulties.

The types of disorders include Anxiety Disorders (ex. panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder), Mood Disorders (ex. Major depressive, bipolar), Personality Disorders (ex. Dependant, schizoid, paranoid) and eating Disorders (ex. Anorexia, Bulimia Disorders).

Accommodations and Supports

Some of the most commonly provided academic accommodations to students with a mental health disability include:

• Exam accommodations
• Note takers
• Technology
• Flexibility for absences for clinical reasons (i.e. rescheduling of tests or exams).

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