Sadness/Depression

The student may:

  • Appear down, unmotivated, hopeless, etc

  • Have persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings

  • Have feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism

  • Have feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness

  • Display irritability or restlessness

  • Show a loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable

  • Withdraw from friends and peer group

  • Little eye contact

  • Decreased participation and effort in school

  • Slumping and diminishing grades, missing work, failing tests/quizzes

  • Noticeable change in personality, mood, demeanor


  • Have fatigue and decreased energy

  • Cease caring about things

  • Self defeating attitude

  • Fatalist

  • Pessimist

  • Have difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

  • Fall asleep often

  • Overeat or have a loss of appetite

  • Have thought of suicide

  • Complain of persistent aches or pains

Do the Above Apply to This Student?