TLC: Invisible Disabilities Series, Part II - Mental Health Disorders in the Classroom
Start Date
March 22, 2019Start Time
11:00 amLocation
Phillips Building, room 125
Presented by Alicia Freeman, Coordinator, Disability Services and Courtnea Rainey, Instructor, College Success
Some disabilities are not apparent to the untrained eye, but impact student experiences nonetheless. In this two-part series, the presenters will discuss how these invisible disabilities can impact a student’s experience and the role of instructors in supporting these students. In Part II, the presenters will discuss how mental illness may present itself in your classroom. The presenters will discuss how different psychiatric conditions may impact student performance and will outline practical and appropriate steps instructors can take to support students with mental health illness.