Signs of Distress

If you see any of the following in yourself or in someone else, it may be a good idea to make a referral to the Counseling Center.

• Prolonged feelings of despair and unhappiness
• Withdrawal from normal activities and interests
• Excessive anxiety
• Physical complaints with no medical cause
• Increased irritability or suspiciousness toward others
• Decreased ability to concentrate or function academically
• Personality changes or sudden shifts in mood or behavior
• Behaving in class, activities or personal interactions in ways that are disturbing to others
• Talking or writing explicitly about hopelessness or suicide, or personal problems or emotional experiences that seem unresolved