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Psychological Disabilities
Psychological disabilities is an umbrella term for disabilities and disorders, some of which are mood disorders, like depression, bipolar I, and bipolar II; anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder; schizophrenia and delusional disorder; and various types of personality disorders, substance related disorders, and dissociative disorders.
Individuals with psychological disabilities may experience reduced concentration, distractibility, difficulties overcoming unexpected obstacles, difficulty coping with change, and problems interacting with others and appropriately responding to feedback.
General services available for students with psychological disabilities
Accommodations vary, are based upon documentation and are determined on an individual basis. Updated documentation is requested whenever functional limitations change. In the past, students have been eligible for some of the following accommodations: