Indicators of Difficulty with College Adjustment |
- A stated need for help.
- Prolonged sad or depressed mood; or irritability
- Missing class often
- Emotional outbursts and crying
- Loss of interest and pleasure in activities or people once enjoyed
- Not making any connections on campus
- Withdrawal from usual social interactions
- Fatigue and loss or energy; or agitation and restlessness
- Inability to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions
- Difficulty keeping up with schoolwork
- Excessive hostility, anger, or resentment
- Increases or decreases in sleep
- Substantial change in appetite, eating patterns or weight
- Recurring aches or pains
- Feeling guilty, hopeless, empty, or worthless
- Marked change in hygiene
- Excessive use of alcohol or drugs
- Thoughts of death or suicide
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