Confront student about incongruence between behavior or talk and actions. Decide whether concerns are basically developmental or remedial in nature and proceed appropriately. Identifying Remedial Issues Student is exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Problem is not related to present situation. Student reports depression, anxiety, illness.
Student reports low self-esteem.
Student discusses suicide. Responding to Remedial Issues Show concern and willingness to listen. Explore alternatives for addressing concern. Describe available resources for dealing with concern. Offer information and assistance in initiating contact with appropriate referral source.