Advice from a Former Campus Counselor who has IH
A Guidebook for Students and Supporters
Living with the symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) can be overbearing – physically, cognitively, and emotionally. It can be even more so for those who have IH and are working to meet the academic expectations of college, often while learning to live away from home and/or are newly diagnosed.
This guide consists of three (3) Advice Guidebooks and three (3) Navigation Guidebooks. Both sets of guidebooks were created to ensure the best possible academic and campus experiences for students who have IH whether in need of accommodations or not. The words “supporter” and “family” are used interchangeably throughout this Guide. In this section of the Advice to and From College guide, the focus is on the Navigation Guidebooks.
Navigation Guidebook C:
Navigating Counseling Services on Campus: Advice from a Former Campus Counselor with IH
Understanding and Accessing Resources for College Students with Idiopathic Hypersomnia
This guide is intended to provide general information about campus resources for counseling. We will use the term Counseling Center for the campus offices that provide resources for students who want to address issues that may be affecting their ability to succeed in academic work and maintain emotional health. Counseling Centers may also be referred to as Counseling Services. Campuses differ, and offices that provide counseling resources may have specific protocols for providing services to their students. The goals of this guide are to:
- Understand the purpose of the Counseling Centers and the services they provide;
- Understand how the Centers may help students with IH; and
- Provide general information on how to access these important resources.
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Approved by Hypersomnia Foundation Board of Directors
Vetted by Olivia Robbins MSBA, who also provided Technical Assistance
Reviewed by outside legal counsel
Last Updated: 3.11.19