If you have a psychological diagnoses

Within the scope of special educational support, psychological diagnoses include long-term depression, personality disorders (such as schizophrenia), or developmental disorders (such as autism or ADHD).

A psychological diagnosis can make studying more challenging. The difficulties vary widely, but they may include the following:

  • Concentrating.
  • Structure, planning, and getting an overall overview.
  • Understanding the core content of subjects.
  • Focusing too much or too little on details.
  • Having a low stress threshold.
  • Tending to postpone assignments, exams, or even entire semesters.
  • Participating in group work.
  • Engaging socially and lacking a network within the study environment.
  • Lacking motivation for studying.

Types of support

As a student with a psychological diagnosis, you may be eligible for different types of support.

The first step is an initial session with the Student Counselling Service (SRG). In this session, you and your counsellor will determine which of the following support options best meets your current needs:

  1. Study Support through the Student Counselling Service (SRG)
    This is your basic support. The focus will be on your well-being as a student, including gaining tools to manage the challenges you may face in your studies due to your diagnosis.
  2. Study Support from an Academic Support Teacher
    This will typically be a lecturer from your academic program. The support may include working on structure, planning, and developing academic strategies. The exact form of support will depend on your individual needs.
  3. Study Support from a Peer Mentor
    A study mentor is typically a fellow student who is further along in the same study program. The mentor can support you with both the practical and social aspects of student life—such as course and exam registration, creating structure for your reading, and participating in social activities. The specific type of support will depend on your needs.