| 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| Frequently isolates in room / Withdrawn |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 |
