{"id":29,"date":"2026-08-28T11:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care-wds-dev\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T15:34:01","slug":"concerns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care\/concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Concerning Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6180 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Smokey-Gray-Mountains.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 65%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 65%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><h1 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">Signs of Concerning Behavior<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who may be experiencing symptoms of distress may start to show one or several concerning behaviors. These symptoms may be seen through their academic performance or in their relationships with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or a student you know is presenting these symptoms, contact <a href=\"tel:8659744357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">865-974-HELP (4357)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Shift in Academic Behavior&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are experiencing symptoms of distress may have a marked decline in academic performance or an inability to cope with academic pressures. Other academic concerns may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication that is concerning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continually seeking special provisions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disorganized or erratic performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behavioral Signs of Concern&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are experiencing symptoms of distress may be engaging in disruptive behavior and conduct, self-harming behavior, and\/or changes in personal hygiene, sleep, or eating habits. Other behavioral concerns may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verbal or physical harassment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shift in mood that is sudden or significant.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerning use of alcohol and\/or other drugs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk-taking behaviors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughts or threats of harming others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disorganized speech\/nonsensical conversation, emails, or texts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional or physical outbursts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerning Social &amp; Emotional Experiences&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are experiencing symptoms of distress may have recently lost a family member or friend, be experiencing relationship issues, and\/or be a victim of verbal, physical, and\/or sexual abuse.* Other social and emotional concerns may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Houselessness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial or familial hardships.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression that seems more than just the blues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughts or threats of suicide.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*If you or a fellow Vol have experienced a sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/titleix.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Title IX<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:865-974-9600\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:865-974-9600\">865-974-9600<\/a> for support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students who may be experiencing symptoms of distress may start to show one or several concerning behaviors. 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