School Mental Health Services

at 

East North Street Academy

How do I know if my student is eligible for services? 

To be eligible for RBHS services your student's presenting symptoms have to show impaired functioning in at least two of the four areas (school, home, social and community). 

WARNING SIGNS

If you notice ongoing symptoms or behaviors that impact the student’s functioning at school, with peers, with authority, and/or at home, please make a referral. Symptoms may include (but not limited to):

• Changes in mood lasting two weeks or more

• Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable "highs" or feelings of euphoria

• Confused thinking or problems with concentrating and learning

• Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress

• Changes in school performance

• Excessive worry or anxiety

• Hyperactive behavior

• Frequent nightmares

• Thinking about suicide or preoccupation with death

• Frequent disobedience or aggression

• Avoiding friends and social activities

• Fears of gaining weight or concerns with appearance

• Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger

• Difficulties understanding or relating to people

• Changes in sleep habits or feeling tired and low energy

• Difficulty perceiving reality (delusions or hallucinations)

• Inability to perceive changes in one's own feelings, behavior, or personality

• Use/abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs

• Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, and other persistent aches and pains.