+ Recognizing and Helping Students in Distress
+ Student edition‌
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A Guide for Students
The college years can be a time of discovery and excitement. However, at the same time, personal development experienced in college can be stressful.
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What to Look For: Behavioral Indicators: • Direct or indirect statements indicating distress, family problems or other difficulties • Anger or hostility that seems unprovoked • Threatening others in person or via the internet • Impulsive behavior, acting out • More withdrawn or more animated than usual • Distorted thinking or deterioration of cognitive functioning • Tearfulness 4
• Isolation, seeing student on campus frequently alone • Extreme amount of time spent on the internet • Expressions of hopelessness or worthlessness • Expressions of concern for the student by his or her peers • Statements to the effect that the student is “going away for a long time” • Giving away possessions • A hunch or gut-level feeling that something is wrong
Physical Indicators • Deterioration in physical appearance • Lack of personal hygiene • Excessive fatigue • Visible changes in weight • Attending class bleary-eyed, intoxicated or smelling of alcohol/ drugs • Signs of self injurious/ selfdestructive behavior such as scars from cutting on arms • Severe depression • Any behavior which seems out of control
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What You Can Do By using the above indicators you will be in a good position to help recognize a friend who may be in distress. You can discuss your observations with the student and also contact helping resources on campus
Contact On-Campus Resources TCU Police If you have concerns about a student’s imminent safety- notify Campus Police immediately (817) 257-7777 Campus Life- Dean’s Office (817) 257- 7926 This office is often in the best position to gather information from a variety of sources. Campus Life can also initiate a psychological evaluation if there is sufficient concern TCU Counseling Center (817) 257-7863 You can always discuss your concerns with a Counselor in the Counseling Center. You can also suggest that your friend talk about their situation with a Counselor as well. Housing & Residence Life
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(8187) 257- 7862 If you are a residential student- contact your Hall Director and/or Residence Assistant. These staff members are trained on providing assistance in dealing with these situations and can also speak with your friend and refer them to the appropriate resource.
On- Campus Resources TCU Police
Alcohol & Drug Education
www.cap.tcu.edu
www.ade.tcu.edu
257-7777
257-7100
Campus Life
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
www.campuslife.tcu.edu
www.faith.tcu.edu
257-7926
257-7830
Counseling Center
Center for Academic Services
www.counseling.tcu.edu
www.acs.tcu.edu
257-7863
257-7486
Health Center
Housing and Residence Life
www.healthcenter.tcu.edu
www.rlh.tcu.edu
257-7940
257-7862
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