Warning Signs for Substance Use/Abuse: |
| • | Dramatic change in attitude or personality | • | Hangs out with a new group of friends / Rejects previous friends |
| • | Moodiness and irritability | • | No longer cares about appearance / Poor hygiene |
| • | Uncharacteristic hostility towards family members | • | Dropping grades / Skipping classes / Truancy |
| • | Unusual emotional outbursts | • | Unusually secretive or suspicious / Paranoid |
| • | Dramatic changes in sleeping and/or eating habits | • | Sneaky and manipulative / Lies and steals / Dishonest |
| • | Frequently isolates in room / Withdrawn | • | Lack of motivation / Excessive laziness |
| • | Possession of unusual or unexplained paraphernalia | • | Red and/or glassy eyes / Frequent use of eye drops |
| • | Dramatic change in style of dress | • | Runs away / Stays out past curfew / Makes excuses for not coming home |
| • | Has an overall "I don’t care" attitude / Disregard for consequences | • | Slurred or forced speech |
| • | Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities | • | Valuables around the house are missing |
| • | Unusual odor on clothes or in his/her bedroom / Alcohol on breath | |
Warning Signs for Violent Behavior: |
| • | Past history of violent and/or aggressive behavior | • | Uncontrolled anger / Low frustration tolerance |
| • | Significant vandalism or destruction of property | • | Regularly threatens or intimidates others / Bullies others |
| • | Family history of violence / Witness to abuse / Victim of abuse or violence | • | Preoccupation with violence |
| • | Possession of weapons / Access to weapons | • | Gang affiliation |
| • | Substance use/abuse | • | Expression of violence in writings, artwork, conversations, internet chats, etc. |
| • | Impulsivity | • | Feelings of being rejected, picked-on, or being treated unfairly |
| • | Cruelty to animals | • | Fire-setting |
| • | Disregard for the rights or feelings of others | • | Delinquent behaviors / Serious discipline problems |
Warning Signs for Depression: | |
| • | Risky behavior |  |
| • | Expresses a negative or pessimistic view towards life |
| • | Frequent crying |
| • | Speech and movements are slower than usual |
| • | Drastic change in sleeping habits |
| • | Drastic change in eating habits |
| • | Lack or loss of interest in activities that are typically enjoyed |
| • | Negative attitude |
| • | Isolation from family and friends |
| • | Low energy, lack of motivation |
| • | Decrease in school performance |
| • | Irritability |
| • | Self-mutilation, self-injury |
| • | Preoccupied with death |
| • | Suicidal comments |
| • | Poor eye contact
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