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University of Glasgow Disability Services?

Does anyone have any experience with UofG's Disability Services when it comes to Mental Health?? Like... how do they deal with student's who have mental disorders?

I've been getting the reminder to fill the form for a few weeks now, and I keep putting it off as I'm just so fearful of how the university will handle it, and whether it'll affect how I'm treated, yk? Will it change depending on the disorder?? I have BoPD and with how normalized stereotyping for this one is, I am considering not mentioning it.

I've heard SO many horror stories about universities dealing with individuals with both physical and mental disorders lols

Reply 1

I took my ADHD daughter to see them about 6 weeks ago. I sat in (ok'd by her) and they genuinely couldn't have been nicer.
Can't comment on how well they follow through and put things in place (yet) but they certainly sounded very accommodating. Hope that puts your mind at rest.

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by Anonymous
I took my ADHD daughter to see them about 6 weeks ago. I sat in (ok'd by her) and they genuinely couldn't have been nicer.
Can't comment on how well they follow through and put things in place (yet) but they certainly sounded very accommodating. Hope that puts your mind at rest.

It really does, thank you 🙌
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by Anonymous
Does anyone have any experience with UofG's Disability Services when it comes to Mental Health?? Like... how do they deal with student's who have mental disorders?

I've been getting the reminder to fill the form for a few weeks now, and I keep putting it off as I'm just so fearful of how the university will handle it, and whether it'll affect how I'm treated, yk? Will it change depending on the disorder?? I have BoPD and with how normalized stereotyping for this one is, I am considering not mentioning it.

I've heard SO many horror stories about universities dealing with individuals with both physical and mental disorders lols

I have no experience with Glasgow, and I am aware of the stereotypes with BPD - but I genuinely always encourage new students to declare everything to their university when they start - this leaves a lot of things open to you if and when you need them. If you need support later down the line and haven't declared it before, that's when it becomes a little harder. E.g. at some universities, depending on the assessment of your medical conditions you may be entitled to some more flexibility around assignment deadlines. If you weren't to have declared your medical condition and then it comes to a deadline and you're stuck - that's harder for the university to support you.

What type of treatment are you particularly concerned about? In terms of academics or wider life (e.g. accommodation)?

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by 04MR17
I have no experience with Glasgow, and I am aware of the stereotypes with BPD - but I genuinely always encourage new students to declare everything to their university when they start - this leaves a lot of things open to you if and when you need them. If you need support later down the line and haven't declared it before, that's when it becomes a little harder. E.g. at some universities, depending on the assessment of your medical conditions you may be entitled to some more flexibility around assignment deadlines. If you weren't to have declared your medical condition and then it comes to a deadline and you're stuck - that's harder for the university to support you.
What type of treatment are you particularly concerned about? In terms of academics or wider life (e.g. accommodation)?

Mainly wider life. Luckily I have an unconditional so I was able to secure an ensuite accommo early, so that's not an issue, and in terms of academic I'm not worried of the fact I'll perform better with a little more wiggle room regarding deadlines as certain lovely symptoms happily kicked my butt in this regard during college and ended up capping some of my assignments, haha

I think my main worry is around the whole "fitness to study" policies that I've constantly read about excessive and sudden use by universities. While I don't take my emotions out on others, I can't say the same about on myself. I haven't been a danger to myself in a long time, but if I happen to slip a little with the stress the thought of being sent back home to where I will not be okay is absolutely terrifying. I'm not the best at masking and know I come off as "blank" or at times I completely stop talking or even avoid situations which has been taken as refusal to listen or just plain disrespect. This probably doesn't make sense and sorry for rambling, basically just I'm worried they'll judge my ability or likeliness to complete university based off of my disorders or consider me too much hassle to deal with, as the universe decided what I needed is a side of anxiety and depression disorder with the main course

Probably not helpful I'm not on medication, either, and I am aware this will need to be mentioned too. Sorry for the long reply
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by Anonymous
Mainly wider life. Luckily I have an unconditional so I was able to secure an ensuite accommo early, so that's not an issue, and in terms of academic I'm not worried of the fact I'll perform better with a little more wiggle room regarding deadlines as certain lovely symptoms happily kicked my butt in this regard during college and ended up capping some of my assignments, haha
I think my main worry is around the whole "fitness to study" policies that I've constantly read about excessive and sudden use by universities. While I don't take my emotions out on others, I can't say the same about on myself. I haven't been a danger to myself in a long time, but if I happen to slip a little with the stress the thought of being sent back home to where I will not be okay is absolutely terrifying. I'm not the best at masking and know I come off as "blank" or at times I completely stop talking or even avoid situations which has been taken as refusal to listen or just plain disrespect. This probably doesn't make sense and sorry for rambling, basically just I'm worried they'll judge my ability or likeliness to complete university based off of my disorders or consider me too much hassle to deal with, as the universe decided what I needed is a side of anxiety and depression disorder with the main course
Probably not helpful I'm not on medication, either, and I am aware this will need to be mentioned too. Sorry for the long reply


No, not in the slightest. There will be a lot of context behind what you read online about people's experiences on this - and the university will never be able to disclose the full story in all of those cases. The fitness to study policies will only be used if the university feels they cannot accept money to put these people through tuition they won't succeed at. In order for things to get that far there are many other options that can be deployed - extenuating circumstances, study support, MH support, reduced timetables, leave of absence. You don't get near a fitness to study policy on your first wobble.

Again, this doesn't come from any experience with Glasgow - just 4 years of disability services at 2 unis, DSA support and then a lot of time spent helping people here.

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by Anonymous
Does anyone have any experience with UofG's Disability Services when it comes to Mental Health?? Like... how do they deal with student's who have mental disorders?
I've been getting the reminder to fill the form for a few weeks now, and I keep putting it off as I'm just so fearful of how the university will handle it, and whether it'll affect how I'm treated, yk? Will it change depending on the disorder?? I have BoPD and with how normalized stereotyping for this one is, I am considering not mentioning it.
I've heard SO many horror stories about universities dealing with individuals with both physical and mental disorders lols

Hello,

Our Counselling and Disability services here at the University have a very high reputation for helping students in an individual and confidential manner. Your condition will not be held against you, if anything it will help the disability advisors to get to know you and your condition better. After all, they have your mental and academic wellbeing's best interest at heart.

If you have any doubts, you can speak to someone at reception at the Fraser building if you're on campus, or send them an email. I do recommend filling in the form, too.

I hope you manage to be supported in the way that you require, and best of luck.

Thanks,
Maria, PG Student Rep
MSc Sound Design and Audiovisual Practice

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