Having a messy, disorganized room
Typical
Dirty clothes, moldy, rotting food pile up in your room. You typically can't find basic necessities like clean clothes in your room.
Cause for Concern
Being moody and emotionally sensitive
Typical
Risky, self-destructive behavior during mood swings.
Cause for concern
Stressed out by everyday choices and dilemmas
Typical
Being so indecisive, you feel paralyzed or trapped
Cause for concern
Struggling to be on time
Typical
Unable to complete daily tasks like homework; regularly late or unable to attend school or appointments
Cause for concern
Self-conscious and/or more focused on body image and appearance
Typical
Arguing more and being less agreeable
Typical
Running Away
Cause for Concern
Physical or Verbal Aggression (hitting, abusive language)
Cause for Concern
Experimenting with mind-altering substances
Typical
Frequently using substance or joining a group of peers who regularly use substances
Cause for concern
Having a sense of invulnerability (the belief that consequences won't apply to you)
Typical
Taking more risks and not fully assessing for potential danger
Typical
