What happens when mental health disabilities surface during a semester at college? What kind of accommodations can you expect for yourself or your child, and what happens if the illness becomes such that you need to look at an extended leave of absence? This episode looks at the recent agreement between Brown University and the Justice Department for students returning to college after a mental health issue from an extended leave of absences.
The following resources are noted in today's episode or relevant to today's episode:
Department of Justice Settlement Agreement
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helplines
NAMI Guide to Navigate Mental Health Crisis
NAMI Crisis Plan
NAMI Tips If Your Child is in Crisis
College Guides for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
