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If you have a past of self harm and suicide attempts can you be banned from from college now?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hx of self harm: If no current attempts & you are functioning well socially, and there is no interference with your daily activities, no. Also, you might want to talk to school counselor for support.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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