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Guidelines for Identifying and Responding to Distressed Students
Introduction
Distressed vs. Disruptive Student
Identifying and Responding to Distressed Students
Depressed Student (and Suicide Risk)
Anxious Student
Aggressive, Hostile Student
Student in Poor Contact with Reality
Additional Signs of a Distressed Student
Situations Causing Distress
Referring a Student in Distress
When to Refer
How to Refer
Where to Refer
When There Is an Emergency
Assess the medical situation
Assess the psychological situation
Reduce environmental stimulation
Communicate calmly
Listen and acknowledge
Call for help