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Campus Life

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Going to college involves a huge amount of change in a short amount of time. Although going to college promises many new opportunities, people and places—it also often means leaving behind an established support network of family and friends. It may also mean leaving supports and services that have helped you maintain your health and well-being while living at home. Fortunately, there are almost always people and resources in a campus community that will help you make the transition.

The pages in this group focus on how to successfully transition to college and how to effectively manage a mental health condition as a student. Most of the information provided is from young adults who have shared their tips on balancing a mental health condition with the demands and unique experiences of campus life. Make sure to also check out the uploaded file, Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights. It includes valuable information on seeking help, privacy concerns, academic accommodations, discipline, involuntary leave of absence, going to a psychiatric hospital and much more.

Feel free to browse the group blog to read personal stories from college students living with a mental health condition. Connect with other students by posting on the discussion board any thoughts, questions or comments you have about the issues raised in this section.

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