TABLE 1.
Final List of Action/Warning Signs
Initial Construct | Final Action Signs After Focus-Group Input |
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Severe depression with impairment | Feeling very sad or withdrawn for ≥2 wk |
Suicidal thoughts with plan or any attempt | Seriously trying to harm or kill yourself, or making plans to do so |
Panic attack | Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing |
Severe aggression with impairment | Involved in multiple fights, using a weapon, or wanting badly to hurt others |
Poorly controlled impulses | Severe out-of-control behavior that can hurt yourself or others |
Eating disorder with impairment | Not eating, throwing up, or using laxatives to make yourself lose weight |
Severe anxiety with impairment | Intense worries or fears that get in the way of your daily activities |
Severe inattention/hyperactivity | Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still that puts you in physical danger or causes school failure |
Substance use | Repeated use of drugs or alcohol |
Mood swings | Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships |
Personality changes | Drastic changes in your behavior or personality |