Behavioral Warning Signs

海角社区 students, faculty and staff may observe or interact with others on campus who are distressed, physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. You may have a gut feeling that something is not right with the person.

Signs of distress may include:

Drop in class attendance or quality of work
Consistently has difficulty paying attention or keeping focus
Decline in personal hygiene and dress
Consistent depressed mood
Socially withdrawing behavior
Crying without apparent reason
Easily frustrated or irritated--quick to anger
Appears to be “on edge” all of the time--often anxious
Identifiable signs of intoxication during class or interactions
Bizarre behavior such as talking to self or repetitive actions/rituals
Use of suicidal language such as (“I’d be better off dead” or “I’m worthless”) (can be verbal, written, social media)
Suicidal gestures such as giving away valued items
Preoccupation with death or dying as apparent in writings or drawings
Lack of insight into consequences or precursors to behavior
Use of threatening and/or intimidating language when communicating
Exhibits behaviors or emotions that are inappropriate to the situation
Displays extreme suspiciousness or irrational fears of persecution

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
If a student expresses a direct threat to themselves or others, or acts in a bizarre, highly irrational or disruptive way, call 911 or the Campus Police at (815) 836-5911 immediately.

For more information on signs of a distressed person on 海角社区 campus, report a person of concern and the Assessment and Care Team (ACT): /emergencyplanning/pdf/ACT-Brochure-2023.pdf.

To report a Person of Concern: /emergencyplanning/personsinterest.htm. 海角社区 Assessment and Care Team (ACT) will be notified and provide appropriate intervention.