Question

recognizing signs for help
which of these students are most likely in need of professional mental health services? check all that apply
melanie is struggling to control angry outbursts and rage toward family and strangers.
alonso is having trouble concentrating on his school work while he waits to find out how his father’s surgery went.
darius is less interested in spending time with friends and has stopped participating in activities he once enjoyed
cody began dieting to make weight for wrestling, but now he struggles with his body image and is continuing to
eat less and less.
van is feeling nervous and anxious before a mid - term exam at school after she recently received a c on an essay

Explanation:

• Melanie: Struggling to control angry outbursts (could indicate anger management or mental health issues needing professional help).
• Alonso: Trouble concentrating due to father’s surgery (temporary stress, but if impacting daily life, professional help may be needed, but less clear than others with persistent issues).
• Darius: Loss of interest in friends/activities (symptom of depression/anxiety, likely needs professional help).
• Cody: Struggling with body image and eating less (could be eating disorder or body dysmorphia, needs professional help).
• Van: Nervous before exam after a C (normal test anxiety, not likely needing professional mental health services unless persistent, but the others have more concerning signs).

So the students most likely in need are Melanie, Darius, Cody (Alonso’s situation is temporary stress, Van’s is normal anxiety).

Answer:

Melanie is struggling to control angry outbursts and rage toward family and strangers.
Darius is less interested in spending time with friends and has stopped participating in activities he once enjoyed.
Cody began dieting to make weight for wrestling, but now he struggles with his body image and is continuing to eat less and less.