Supporting Students in Need

What you may see or hear: Mild signs of stress, worry, or test anxiety, difficulty balancing academic, work, or personal responsibilities, trouble adjusting to campus life or homesickness, complaints of low motivation, stress, or time management, minor conflicts with roommates, peers, or faculty.

The student may be experiencing everyday challenges or showing early signs of distress. While the behavior may not appear serious, it could indicate the beginning of a larger issue or a need for additional support.

What you may see or hear: Noticeable drop in attendance, participation, or grades, frequent agitation or emotional outburst, paranoid or erratic statements, student discloses trauma (i.e., suspected abuse, sexual assault, stalking, witnessing a traumatic event, etc).

The student may exhibit signs of personal, emotional, or academic struggles. They may not be in immediate danger, but they would benefit from support and early intervention.

What you may see or hear: Direct or indirect threats of suicide or harm to others, loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, highly disruptive or aggressive behavior, repeated disturbing or alarming statements (verbal or written).

In these situations, students are experiencing critical incidents that risk safety or severe psychological distress. The student may be experiencing a crisis that requires intervention.