Level 2
These behaviors may indicate more significant emotional distress, and may also include a reluctance or inability to acknowledge a need for help:
- Repeated requests for special consideration such as deadline extensions, especially if the student continues to reference personal or emotional concerns when making the requests.
- New or consistent behavior which pushes the limits of decorum and appropriateness, which can also interfere with the effective management of your class or work setting.
- Unusual or exaggerated behaviors, statements and/or emotional responses that are not appropriate to the situation.
- Comments about feelings of hopelessness and/or worthlessness, comments about not wanting to deal with their concerns anymore but denying specific suicidal thoughts.