Identifying Suicidal Signs

Identifying Signs of Abuse, Drug Use, and Suicidal Tendencies in Students As an educator, one of my responsibilities will not only be to educate my students, but also look out for the well-being of my children as well. Unfortunately, in today’s society, there are children and adolescents abused, abusing drugs, or even has suicidal tendencies. As a teacher, it will be important to be aware of the signs to signify that my students are potentially being abused, using drugs, or having suicidal tendencies. Below is a list of warning signs that an educator may see with these types of abuses.
Warning Signs of Potential Abuse: * Be aggressive, oppositional, or defiant * Act out, displaying aggressive or disruptive behavior * Fear of going home * Be described as "accident prone" * Being a low achiever * Showing regressive or less mature behavior * Dislike or shrink
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Warning Signs of Suicidal Tendencies: * Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed * “Acting out” verbally or physically, at home or at school * Preoccupation with death and dying * Loss of interest or participation in school life * Sudden reports of trouble at school * Difficulty concentrating

These are a few signs that could indicate, “[p]otential signs of suicidal feelings and thoughts” (Boston 's Children Hospital, 2013, para. 18); however, these could also be signs of depression. Moreover, a teacher should see assistance if these signs appear in one of their