University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus
Teaching & Learning Center
Referring Students
The demanding student may demand a lot of time and attention.
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/demanding.asp
Fortunately, depression responds to treatment, and 80-90 percent of those treated show improvement. Research supports the use of both medication and psychotherapy for the most effective treatment of major depression.
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/depressed.asp
When you suspect a student may have an eating disorder... http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/eatingdisorder.asp
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. Suicidal states are time limited and usually associated with major depression, the combination of acute anxiety and severe depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder.
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/suicidal.asp
Eventually parts of these definitions were grouped into classifications that describe different disorders and/or associated features of disorders. When you encounter a student who demonstrates a gross impairment in reality testing...
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/outtouchwreality.asp
Some of the most difficult situations involve dealing with potential danger to self or others, especially when the danger is associated with aggressive behavior. When you encounter a verbally aggressive or potentially violent student...
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide/emotionallydistressed/verballyaggressive.asp