Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe in the Academe Activity1.WhattoLookOutFor (Struggling) • Fluctuating emotions • Anger, worry or sadness compared with peers • Suppressed expressionofemotion • Reluctance to do tasks • Often distracted, offͲtask or disengaged Slide 21 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe Activity1.WhattoLookOutFor (SeverelyImpactingEverydayActivities) • Externalizing (irritable, low impulse control, anger) or internalizing (avoidance, worry, sadness) behaviors • Needs things to be perfect; distressed by mistakes • Low energy or tiredness • Frequently critical of self and others • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed topics/activities • Regular complaints of physical symptoms (e.g. headaches, nausea) • Excessive or limited appetite; significant change in weight Slide 22 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe Table4.ScreeningforMentalHealth PARAMETERS YES NO Development Is this beyond what’s expected at this stage of development? Activity2.WhenTo BeConcerned Personal Change Is there a noticeable change from their usual way of behaving? DevelopmentalMilestones Doesthisdifferfrom otherchildren/youngpeopleofthesamedevelopmental stage? Duration Has this been occurring for more than 2 weeks? Context Are you aware of any significant events or challenging circumstances they’re facing? Distress Does the child / young person seem bothered, concerned or upset by what’s occurring? Frequency Does this occur more often than not? Pervasiveness Does this occurring across multiple settings and situations? (inside or outside learning environments, at transition times, during certain learning experiences, home or broader community) Impact Does this have an impact on their relationships, behavior and/or learning? Risk Do you have concerns for their safety or the safety of others? 39 Slide 23