Health Issues
Whatever issues or problems you might encounter with regards to your health, you are welcome to contact Dr. Imke Lichterfeld, Dr. Nicole Meier, Hanna Bruns, or Don Lowman or arrange an appointment with one of them.
Who to ask
Students with psychological problems or mental health issues can always contact and get a personal appointment with either the studies coordinator Dr. Imke Lichterfeld, the custodian Dr. Nicole Meier, or either of the lecturers of trust Hanna Bruns and Don Lowman.
You will get help structuring your studies, register for courses and exams as well as information and advice for further psychological help within the university.
You can contact our lecturers of trust Hanna Burns and Don Lowman if you want to talk to somebody who has nothing to do with exams, registrations etc.
The lecturers of trust work outside of official university organisations (e.g. studies coordination, academic coordinator, examination office etc.). They support students confidentially, discreetly, and on equal terms. Their offices are a safe space for students of marginalised identities. Aside from matters related to university, such as questioning or doubting one’s course of studies, the lecturers of trust support and advise students on private matters that interfere with or impede their studies. These are, for example, mental health or issues with time management.
Please note that the lecturers of trust do not offer therapy. However, they can alert students to further professional counselling services.
Hanna Bruns
Room 2.059
Rabinstraße 8
Offers and Services provided by the University
Nachteilsausgleich
Students whose diabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental illnesses disadvantage them in or prevent them from taking an exam in the manner required by the exam regulations may receive a so-called “Nachteilsausgleich” (compensation of disadvantages/impairments). This is a letter that certifies your impairment and can – if needed – provide you with adequate compensations.