Identifying signs of abuse, drug use, and suicidal tendencies in students
As we all know the job as being a teacher comes along with different roles. I feel as a teacher, not only are we here to help students learn, but we are the student’s parents away from. In today society there’s many students of all ages that’s abusing drugs, being abuse, as well as having suicidal tendencies. Below you will find a list of warning signs to what to look for in students that’s showing signs of abuse, drug uses, and suicidal tendencies.
Warning signs of abuse:
Bruising
Withdrawal from others
Seems scared all the time
Fear of going home
Wetting self
Change in behavior and attitude
Warning signs in drug use
Withdrawal from responsibilities
Increase or decrease in appetite
Fatigue
Aggressive behavior
Mood change
Bruise’s from needle usage
Warning signs of suicidal tendencies
Speaks of harm self
Depression
Previous suicide attempts
These are just a few sings a teacher may look for in there students. For if a student shows signs of abuse, drug usage, or suicidal attempt, as a teacher I would be very concerned. For times many when a student is acting out, he or she is trying to get someone’s help but they just don’t know how to tell what’s going on with them. That’s why I feel that as a teacher we have to notice within our classroom setting, so that way if we noticed any of these signs we can step in, and take the correct approach to getting that student some help.
References
www. Speakupbesafe.org
www.livestrong.com
References: www. Speakupbesafe.org www.livestrong.com