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Diagnosis of Mental Illness Need Not End a College Career.

If we work together as a community, we can change the way we perceive mental illness in our society, stigma isn’t something that will go away on its own.

His university, that had been eager to therefore this kind of negative attitude from an university is tragic. Lots of young people with schizophrenia and similar serious mental health conditions are perfectly capable of completing a college education. There’s no reason for universities to discriminate against students living with mental illness actually, such discrimination is against the law.

It is the role of university faculty to enable the success of their students, not to impede it.

Until they do, parents have to be the advocates for their children who need to return to school. Rather than losing hope here’s what parents can do, as I did in first pace. Most universities, and society at large, have not adopted such enlightened policies towards students living with mental illness. On top of this, an university should, rather than assume a student living with schizophrenia will never return to campus.

his psychiatrist approved readmission on the condition that he take a reduced course load, when my son prepared to return to school. Another study reports that students diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 70 more gonna drop out of college than students without psychiatric diagnosis. With that said, that position is illegal under the ADA. Although, If your son ain’t prepared to take a ‘fulltime’ load, an unenlightened staff member in the Disability Services Office told me, he shouldn’t be coming back to school in general. Diagnosis of Mental Illness Need Not End a College Career.

Ann Miller

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Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.

When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."

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