Warning signs of stress Making threats or actions of harm to others Making threats or actions of harm to self Acting down or sad for an unusual period of time, seemingly unrelated to a specific event Complete neglect of schoolwork or other responsibilities Skipped more than one session of the same class consecutively Personality seems out of the norm, or is troubling or disruptive (more sullen, hyper, agitated, aggressive, angry, tearful, than usual) Behaviors seem out of the norm or are dangerous or disruptive (drinking, sleeping, staying in room, cleaning, screaming, eating, etc…more/less than usual) Avoiding contact with other people, friends, or family Acting incoherently or in a socially inappropriate manner Poor academic performance or decreased academic performance Keep an eye out when you know a student is experiencing a stressful event.