DISTURBED STUDENTS
The behavior of the disturbed student often makes those around him/her feel vaguely uncomfortable on some level. Generally, it seems that the disturbed student is acting irrationally or out of synch with the reality that is perceived by others.
- Impaired speech and disjointed thoughts
- Emotional responses that may be incongruent and/or inappropriate
- Expressed suicidal thoughts (e.g., referring to suicide as a current option)
- Self-mutilating behaviors, including cutting or burning of self
- Frequent or high levels of irritable or abrasive behavior
- Unable to make decisions despite your repeated efforts to clarify or encourage
- Bizarre behavior that is obviously inappropriate for the situation (e.g., talking to something/someone that is not present)
- Report of sexual or physical assault, or the recent death of a friend or family member
- Disclosing suspicious and/or paranoid thoughts
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