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Signs of Distress
  • increased nervousness, agitation, or irritability 
  • withdrawal from others (isolation) 
  • sudden changes in academic performance 
  • sudden changes in personal or classroom relationships
  • undue aggressive or abrasive behavior 
  • infrequent class attendance 
  • marked change in personal hygiene 
  • fearfulness 
  • dependency (e.g., the student who always hangs around you or constantly tries to see you) 
  • signs of depression (frequent crying, insomnia, oversleeping, sudden weight loss/gain, loss of pleasure) 
  • drug and alcohol abuse 
  • talk or threats of suicide 
  • confusion - including bizarre, alarming, or dangerous behaviors 

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