This is a mood disorder that can begin at any age.
denial of obvious problems and a strong resistance to offers of helpĪ student with a mental illness may have one or more of the following psychiatric diagnoses (American Psychiatric Association, 1994).ĭepression. difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things. confused or disorganized thinking strange or grandiose ideas. heightened anxieties, fears, suspicions, or blaming others. However, students with mental illness may experience symptoms that interfere with their educational goals and that create a "psychiatric disability." These symptoms may include, yet are not limited to: It can result in a substantially diminished capacity to cope with the demands of daily life.Ī mental illness is a hidden disability it is rarely apparent to others. "Mental illness" refers to the collection of all diagnosable mental disorders causing severe disturbances in thinking, feeling, relating, and functional behaviors. 
The presence of students with disabilities also contributes to the diversity of the student population. Providing effective accommodations allows students equal access to academic courses and activities. Students with psychiatric disabilities are entitled to reasonable academic accommodations as provided by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 19 amendments. Recent increases in the size of this group are due in part to improved medications that result in symptoms mild enough for them to enjoy the benefits and meet the challenges of postsecondary education. Tens of thousands of students enrolled in American postsecondary institutions report having a mental illness.
Achieving equal access through accommodations and universal design
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