Should I mention mental health in college application?

All of the college planners mentioned above agree that if your mental health struggle in high school clearly impacted your performance, then you should mention it in the “Additional Information” portion of the Common Application — but only in a factual manner.

Is it bad to talk about mental health in personal statement?

It would not be a great idea if you talk about your mental health struggles, even in a positive light. Although regarding dropping classes, there will be a place in your application where you can explain why you did so. Or you can ask whoever will be writing your recommendation letters to do that.

Do colleges care about depression?

In a recent survey of college students with a diagnosed mental health condition, 45\% rated their respective college as being somewhere between supportive and very supportive. The other 55\% felt that mental health care on campus was less than ideal.

Should I mention my name in SOP?

In general, no, you don’t need to put your name on your SOP. The reason is that your statement is a part of your larger application which already has your name throughout it. If the requirements for your program say that you should include your name, then you should follow those directions.

Should I mention my mental illness in an interview?

Telling people you work with that you have a mental illness is a personal choice. You may already have discussed your illness with your employer at the job interview. You are only required to mention a mental illness if it could prevent you from safely and effectively completing the tasks required in your job.

Can an employer ask if you have depression?

Under California law, mental disabilities include mental and psychological disorders or conditions, emotional illnesses, and intellectual learning disabilities. If you are showing signs of mental illness at work, your employer generally cannot ask you about it.