When to make a report:
All members of the Muhlenberg college community are in a position to offer a helping hand and play an important role in helping others get the assistance they need. If you are concerned that a student may be in a state of emotional distress please make a report.
What to look for:
- Extreme anxiety
- Suicidal actions or self-injury
- Verbal or written references to suicide
- Statements regarding having a weapon on campus
- Destructive behavior, including self-destruction such as cutting
- Threats about harming self or others
- Displays of physical and/or domestic violence
- Behavioral or emotional changes
- Withdrawal
- Decline in academic performance
- Recent and dramatic life changes, including changes in personality, eating habits, hygiene/appearance, sleep patterns
- Excessive or inappropriate anger
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Stalking
- Any pattern of odd behaviors that may pose a threat to safety
- Bizarre thoughts or behavior
- Erratic behavior (including online activities) that disrupts the mission and/or normal proceedings of university students, faculty, or staff
- Basic need insecurity (food or housing)
Include the individual in the conversation:
Include the individual in the conversation: We encourage faculty, staff, students, and parents to address their concerns with the student prior to submitting a CARE referral, although we are aware this is not always possible. Speaking openly with the student about your concern and your decision to submit a CARE referral lets the student know that you care about their success and that there are resources available that can help.
