Signs of Distress

Feeling unusually angry, sad, anxious or overwhelmed

Feeling hopeless about the future

Not showing up to class or work; not meeting obligations

Seems withdrawn or doesn’t participate in activities they used to enjoy

Behaving differently from the way they used to act

How to Respond to Distress

Listen to, and validate the student’s pain

AND

Encourage student to contact CAPS, if they are willing

Signs of Crisis

Thoughts of suicide, or thoughts of hurting someone else

Suicide attempt in the last 30 days

Self-injury (cutting, burning, etc.), without expecting to die

Not taking medications as prescribed

Bizarre thoughts or behavior

Agitated and unable to calm down

How to Respond to a Crisis

Ask the student to contact CAPS or CAPS Crisis Line at (631) 632-6720 

AND     

Contact the CARE Team (631-632-2273) or care@stonybrook.edu

Signs of an Emergency

These are life-threatening situations!

Plans to seriously injure themselves or someone else (stated or implied)

Behavior that suggests they cannot keep themselves safe

Attempted suicide in the last 24 hours, even if they appear physically safe

Very disorganized speech or seems unable to determine reality

How to Respond to an Emergency

Call UPD (631-632-3333) or 911

 AND

Contact the CARE Team (631-632-2273) or care@stonybrook.edu