NCVITAL: Other Disabilities: Psychological Disabilities: Classroom Aids

Student with psychiatric disabilities may not be comfortable disclosing the specifics of their disability. Instructors can help these students by providing an understanding and accepting environment in the classroom, which will encourage them to request the accommodations they need to succeed.
With treatment and support, many students with psychiatric disabilities are able to manage their mental health and benefit from college classes.
If students seem to need counseling for disability-related issues, encourage them to discuss their problems with a trained counselor. Maintaining a clear, distinct separation of roles between instructor and counselor is critical for this population.
Sometimes students may need to check their perceptions of a situation or information you have presented in class to be sure they are on the right track.
Sequential memory tasks, such as step-by-step instructions, spelling, and math may be more easily understood by breaking up tasks into smaller ones.
Drowsiness, fatigue, memory loss, and decreased response time may result from prescription medications.