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At one time or another everyone feels upset or distressed. However, there are three levels of
student distress which, when present over a period of time, suggest that the problems are
more than the "typical" ones.

Level 1

• Changes in academic performance in the classroom
• Significant drop in examination scores
• Change in pattern of interaction
• Changes in physical appearance
• Problems concentrating & remembering things or making decisions

Level 2

• Repeated request for special consideration
• New or regularly occurring behavior which pushes the limits and may interfere with class
• Management or be disruptive to other students, faculty, or staff
• Unusual or exaggerated emotional responses
• Persistent sadness or unexplained crying
• High levels of irritability or inappropriate excitement

Level 3

• Highly disturbed behavior
• Outbursts of anger
• Inability to communicate clearly
• Irrational conversation or speech that seems disconnected
• Loss of contact with reality (seeing/hearing things that are not there, beliefs or actions at odds with reality)
• Suspiciousness, irrational feelings of persecution
• Statements related to death or dying or feelings of hopelessness
• Threats of harming self or harming others

What Can You Do To Help?

For those exhibiting level 1 and 2 behaviors, please complete the UBIT Concern Report Form.
For those exhibiting Level 3 behavior, we ask that you stay calm, find someone to stay with the
person if possible, and immediately call University Police Department at 1000.

Responding To Suicidal Concerns

When a student makes any reference to suicide, threat of suicide, or attempt at suicide, a judgment
should be made by a mental health professional about the seriousness of a possible suicidal thought or behavior. Suicide attempts are first and foremost a medical emergency. If danger or suicidal
behavior appears imminent: 1) Stay calm and 2) Contact University Police Department at 1000.