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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• Impulsive behavior, acting out • More withdrawn or more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

• 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

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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/ self-destructive behavior such as scars from cutting on arms

• Severe depression • Any behavior which

seems out of control

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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 (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.

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

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On- Campus Resources

TCU Police

www.cap.tcu.edu

257-7777

Campus Life

www.campuslife.tcu.edu

257-7926

Counseling Center

www.counseling.tcu.edu

257-7863

Health Center

www.healthcenter.tcu.edu

257-7940

Alcohol & Drug Education

www.ade.tcu.edu

257-7100

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life

www.faith.tcu.edu

257-7830

Center for Academic Services

www.acs.tcu.edu

257-7486

Housing and Residence Life

www.rlh.tcu.edu

257-7862

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