Behaviors of Concern
Creating a caring campus starts with all of us. The behaviors listed below could be signs that someone is struggling or in need of help. If something gives you pause, say something. Acting early can make all the difference.
For emergencies or immediate threats, call 911.
- Missed more than 4 or more classes without contact
- Significant change in performance
- Inappropriate focus or use of violence or otherwise concerning themes present within work or research
- Financial stress
- Food insecurity
- Homelessness
- Family dysfunction/stress
- Concerned parent/family member
- Pregnancy and/or parenting needs
- Aggression/hostility
- Engaging in abusive, bullying, or intimidating behaviors towards others
- Retaliation
- Theft or damage/destruction to property
- Hazing
- Escalating dating/relationship issues (e.g. physical violence, financial abuse)
- Engaging in stalking or harassment of others
- Depressed
- Disconnected from reality
- Eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia)
- Expression of suicidal thoughts
- Extreme anxiety/panic attack
- Extreme mood swings
- Extreme withdrawal
- Flat affect or extreme lack of responsiveness
- Grief and/or loss
- Hallucinations
- Overly stressed or overwhelmed
- Self-harming behavior (cutting, burning, etc.)
- Reference to having a plan to committ suicide STOP – DIAL 911
- Engaging in suicidal acts. STOP – DIAL 911
- Access to weapon/brandishing weapon
- Alarming communications (e.g. drawings, social media posts, or other writings that cause alarm)
- Bizarre or erratic behavior or language
- Possession of unauthorized weapons
- Preoccupation with ammunition, bombs, fire, or weapons
- Preoccupation (or identifies) with violent acts or actors
- Attempts to harm others
- Threat of violence
- Physical assault or unwanted touching
- Victim of crime, bullying or harassment
- Witness to incident
- Alcohol or other drug concerns
- Incoherent or slurred speech
