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Mental health issues on campus: A resource kit for staff

By
Jana Andrews, Patricia McLean
Type
Research report
Published
1 October 1999
ISBN
ISBN 0 87397 561 8

Description

A number of students in VET and post-secondary institutions have mental health impairments. Because in most cases, the presence of a mental disorder is not obvious, it appears 'hidden' and requires sensitivity to its possible existence. Mental disorders are one type of illness/disorder that are included in the definition of disability or an impairment, and therefore need to be included and considered in educational practices in ways which avoid discrimination.