Signs a Student May Benefit From TCHATT

Changes in Mood or Behavior

• Social isolation
• Less interest in normal activities
• Changes in sleep
• Often sad or angry
• Outbursts and extreme irritability
• Significant change in academic performance

Anxiety or High Stress

• Feeling fearful
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Avoiding certain places or people
• Panic attacks (episodes of breathing fast, heart racing, pressure in chest, etc.)

Challenging Relationships

• Arguing with friends, teachers, or family
• Sudden changes in friendships or relationships
• No longer interested in important relationships

Thoughts of Suicide or Self-Injury

• Injuries that aren’t accidents
• Statements about being a burden to others
• Statements about not wanting to live or not wanting to wake up

*Active plans or attempts at self-harm need immediate attention and you should activate your school’s crisis protocol, which may include calling 911 or sending the student to the ER. TCHATT is not a crisis service*