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Recognize Signs of Distress

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Sometimes mental health issues can show up in the classroom. When they do, it can feel overwhelming, on top of everything else that needs to be coordinated and managed. Learning about the early signs of distress can help to alleviate some worry and know where to turn.

Resources

  • Resources to recognize and respond to students in distress
  • MIT Faculty Guide

Format:

Outreach

Role at MIT:

Department Leadership

Implementation suggestion:

Before Semester Starts

Principles:

Ask for Feedback, Build community, Normalize help seeking, Teach whole student
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