How do I tell my teacher I have anxiety?
- Send a short email saying, “Hi Professor, I’m in your Math 200 class this term and I just wanted to let you know that I have been struggling with my mental health lately. This may cause me to miss 1 or 2 classes or be late on some assignments.
- Try not to sound like you are asking for special treatment.
Do I have to tell work im bipolar?
Telling your manager and work colleagues about your illness is a personal decision, but you have to ensure you remain within the law and your contract of employment. If, for example, your employer specifically asks about any illnesses then you should disclose if you have a diagnosis of bipolar.
How can I talk to my teacher about my mental health?
Talking to teachers about your mental health is never easy. But you deserve the best. You deserve support from your teachers, no matter what stage of education you are in. If you don’t feel like you are being supported, it’s important to keep trying. Find other people to talk to, heads of department, for example.
What should I do if someone is talking about their mental health?
If someone is talking to you about their mental health, it was probably tough for them to work up the nerve to say something in the first place and you shouldn’t share what they tell you with other students at school. Let them share on their own terms. If you don’t understand, do some research and learn about what you’ve been told.
What should I do if I leave a lesson due to mental illness?
If you do have to leave a lesson half way through or you’re not completing your homework to the deadline because of your mental illness, it is important, to be honest with your teacher which I know can be very hard. By being honest, it will help your teachers understand what you are going through.
Should I tell my professor that I have a mental illness?
Acknowledging your mental illness builds competence. Building mastery by meeting challenges is a commonly used strategy for emotional regulation. By being brave and approaching your professor, you will have stood up for yourself and your needs.