FOR FACULTY/STAFF

Signs of Emotional Distress

Academic Problems

• career and course indecision
• excessive procrastination
• uncharacteristically poor preparation or performance
• repeated requests for extensions or special considerations
• disruptive classroom behavior
• excessive absence/tardiness
• avoiding or dominating discussions
• references to suicide or homicide in verbal statements or writing

Interpersonal Problems

• always asking for help with personal problems
• dependency
• hanging around office
• withdrawing
• disruptive behavior
• inability to get along with others
• complaints from other students

Behavioral Problems

• change in personal hygiene
• dramatic weight gain or loss
• frequently falling asleep in class
• irritability
• unruly behavior
• impaired speech
• disjointed thoughts
• tearfulness
• intense emotion
• inappropriate responses
• difficulty concentrating
• physically harming self