Warning Signs of Youth Violence
Warning Signs of Youth Violence, courtesy of the American Psychological Association:
~ Increased loss of temper
~ Frequent physical fighting
~ Increased use of alcohol or drugs
~ Increased risk-taking behavior
~ Declining school performance
~ Acute episode of major mental illness
~ Planning how to commit acts of violence
~ Announcing threats or plans for hurting others
~ Obtaining or carrying a weapon
If you or your child have these symptoms, it’s important for you to seek psychological help before it gets worse. Talk to someone like, a school counselor or psychologist, church leader, youth group director, a doctor, your parents. We all have some type of support structure, sometimes we just don’t realize it.
Recognize the symptoms and seek help before it’s too late!!!
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/warning-signs.aspx#
Posted on March 23, 2013, in The Anti-Violence Arsenal and tagged APA, prevention, psychology, violence, youth. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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