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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think return to school can be helpful, but, I'd want to be sure supports were in place - a disability accommodations plan, medication if appropriate, local psychiatrist and therapist, a signed healthcare power for anyone over 18 and signed permission to get info from the school about classes, grades, etc.  I would also look at college tuition reimbursement policies and see how mental illness is covered.

You can also think about part time v full time and what kind of living situation would be best.

Many colleges do have policies on mental health care return - very discriminatory, unfair ones that force kids to "reapply" to school and as such create even more stress.  There've been stories on Yale and other Ivies (Columbia is not great about this.) 
 
A lot of this you will have to negotiate with your child. It needs to be supportive - not worried, controlling parent. [/quote]

This detailed response is very helpful. Have nearly all in place, if DC elects to return, save one on here, which is a good reminder to handle.

TY for taking the time to cover the many angles to consider.[/quote]

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