A student who is troubled, confused, very sad, highly anxious, irritable, lacks motivation and/or concentration; has thoughts about not wanting to live; difficulties in interactions with others.
Students in distress may not be disruptive to others, but may exhibit behaviors which indicate something is problematic. They may also be reluctant or unable to acknowledge a need for personal help. Behaviors may include:
Marked changes in academic performance
Tardiness and excessive absences inconsistent with prior history
Withdrawal from and/or avoidance of participation in social activities, increased anxiety around exams or deadlines, difficulty working in teams
Changes in emotional states, e.g., sadness, crying, lethargy, irritability, rapid speech, preoccupied, increased and more intense disagreement with peers and instructor, sense of confusion
Changes in physical well-being, e.g. swollen eyes from crying, increased illnesses, poor self-hygiene, rapid weight loss/gain, sleeping in class
Repeated requests for special consideration, e.g., deadline extensions, changes in requirements, grade changes
Behaviors which may interfere with effective management of the learning environment, e.g., outbursts of anger, domination of discussion, derailing the focus of discourse
Communication in either oral, written, or electronic formats that may suggest a threat to one’s self or others
For Mental Health Consultation or Referral
Counseling & Wellness Center
352-392-1575
After Office Hours
352-392-1575For Student Life Consultation
Dean of Students Office
352-392-1261
After Office Hours, Request On-Call Staff
352-392-1111
