Violence & Aggression – for example: low frustration tolerance, aggressive language and tone, disregard for others’ health and safety, possession of a weapon, physical aggression (i.e. throwing objects, damage to property, kicking/punching objects, abusive behaviour towards animals), history of violence (i.e. fascination with weapons, demonstrated violence towards inanimate objects), preoccupation and obsessions with violent/pornographic/socially inappropriate material, lack of empathy or concern for others; inability to care, writings and comments endorsing violence.

Depression or Mood Disorder – for example: social isolation, suicidal statements, evidence of self-harm, symptoms of depression, emotional outbursts (i.e. trembling or shaking, pacing, crying, shallow or rapid breathing, violating other’s personal space), delusional/paranoid activity, declining enthusiasm, dramatic weight loss/gain, expressions of worthlessness.

Academic Performance – for example: unable to accept responsibility, disruptive classroom behaviour, challenges authority/disrespectful of authority, academic integrity alert, success alert, attendance alert, faculty concern, poor focus and attention, repeated extension requests

Harassment & Inappropriate Behaviour (unwanted touching, creating inappropriate or harassing communications, intimidation or harassment of staff or students (i.e. stalking, argumentative, displays unwarranted anger, uncooperative, impulsive, easily-frustrated, states intention to hurt someone (can be verbal or written), holds grudges, excessive behaviour (phone calls, gift giving), escalating threats that appear well-planned.

Other Behaviour Concerns – for example: irrational beliefs and/or ideas, increase in personal stress (i.e. unreciprocated romantic obsession, serious family/financial problems, recent job loss, appearance of being overly nervous, tense or tearful, chronic fatigue/falling asleep, inappropriate change in appearance/behaviour (i.e. red/white faced, sweating, change in voice, clenched fists, shallow rapid breathing, glaring or avoiding eye contact, personal hygiene is poor or ignored), evidence of substance use/abuse (i.e. smell, slurred speech, dilated pupils), financial issues, mentions of eating disorder, mentions of anxiety. difficulty dealing with an event.