When to report a student of concern
If you are unsure if you should report a student, please contact Student Advocacy and Support at 402-472-0878 or studentadvocacy@unl.edu for consultation.
Routine Worries
- One or two situational stressors, but student is coping
- Problem with a known solution
- Common campus resources for routine worries.
Elevated Concerns
- Multiple situational stressors
- Disturbed or distressed, with difficulty coping
- Single disruptive episode
- Suicidal ideations
Rapidly-Evolving Concerns
- Multiple disruptive episodes
- Follow-up communication or collateral revelation
In emergency situations:
Dial 911 or UNLPD (402) 472-2222
- After contacting emergency personnel, please fill out a Student of Concern report and indicate you reported to emergency services
What constitutes concerning behavior?
Anything that causes you to worry about a student’s mental health or emotional well-being, including:
- Suicidal ideation or attempt
- Hospitalization for mental health crisis
- Disturbances on campus or in the classroom
- Difficulty managing multiple or extreme stressors
- Unhealthy eating habits/concern for eating disorders
- Uncharacteristic changes in mood or behavior
- Showing symptoms of overwhelming distress causing ineffective or unhealthy coping strategies
- Exhibiting disproportionate emotional responses to situational stressors
- Marked changes in personal appearance resulting for poor maintenance and hygiene
- Disruption to academic progress or ability to engage with coursework (frequent absences, excessive missing assignments, etc.)