Ep. 9 Choosing the Right College: Essential Tips for Students with Mental Health Challenges
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03/15/23 • 16 min
When it comes to college choice, considerations for students with learning disabilities often get the most attention. Mental health doesn’t. In fact, students with mental health issues are the fastest-growing population of students seeking accommodations. Yet, mental health is not a frequent subject for a college search, and it should be. In addition, mental health issues occur with learning disabilities a lot.
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When it comes to college choice, considerations for students with learning disabilities often get the most attention. Mental health doesn’t. In fact, students with mental health issues are the fastest-growing population of students seeking accommodations. Yet, mental health is not a frequent subject for a college search, and it should be. In addition, mental health issues occur with learning disabilities a lot.
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College Accommodations Checklist Click Here
Your FREE College Services Planner
College Services Planner Click Here
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