Concerning Behavior

Concerning behavior is conduct that would suggest that a person is at risk of harming themselves or others. While all individuals feel upset or distressed at times, the following behaviors may suggest that the problems are more than the “normal” ones:

• Highly disturbed behavior
  
• Outbursts of anger
  
• Inability to communicate clearly
  
• Irrational conversation or speech
  
• Loss of contact with reality
  
• Suspiciousness, irrational feelings of persecution
  
• Statements related to death, dying, or feelings of hopelessness
  
• Threats of harming self or harming others
  

If you witness a student exhibiting concerning behavior, you should contact the CARE Team. Be prepared to provide the name of the student and a brief narrative of his/her behavior. You may reach the CARE Team by email at or by phone at (940) 565-4373. For staff and faculty who witness another member of the staff or faculty exhibiting concerning behavior, notify the appropriate supervisor.

Immediately call 911 if at any time you feel a person poses an imminent threat of harm to him/herself or others.

Posted on Oct 20, 2010 - 09:35 AM

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