Anger Related

• Is verbally abusive or threatening (direct or veiled threats)
• Feels angry
• Displays explosive anger/rage without or disproportionate to provocation
• Is intimidating with others
• Can’t remain calm when given instruction or criticism
• Argues frequently
• Does mean, hurtful or illegal behaviors
• Desires to hurt/harm someone

Violence Talk

• Talks about previous incidents of violence
• Has past history of violence (abuse, brawling)
• Is preoccupied with and/or comments about weapons and/or crimes
• Has peers that endorse violence
• Is unable to calm himself when upset or angry
• Is unable to resolve conflicts with others
• Is unable to express his feelings without hurting others
• Expresses a desire to physically hurt others or damage property

Strange Thinking

• Expresses false or odd beliefs
  • Hears voices
  • Is suicidal
  • Is paranoid
  • Has a sense of entitlement and/or is boastful
  • Has frequent, vague physical complaints
  • Has poor insight (relentless optimism vs. unrealistic expectations)
  • Distrusts others

Social Style

• Is impulsive and/or has poor judgment

• Displays superficial charm
• Is conning and manipulative
• Displays grandiose sense of self-worth
• Displays pathological lying
• Is callous and/or lacks empathy
• Disrupts others or behaves socially inappropriately
• Has problems cooperating with others
•  Lacks remorse or guilt
• Has difficulty concentrating
• Is socially unskilled
• Feels lonely

Moodiness

• Has unstable emotions and mood swings
• Is depressed and/or socially withdrawn
• Has low self-esteem
• Feels hopeless about the future
• Is preoccupation with loss and/or abandonment
• Feels little interest in things

Behavior Pattern

• Has poor personal hygiene & appearance
• Is non-compliant with rules
• Has difficulty following instructions
• Is resistant and over-reactive to changes in rules
  • Displays academic underachievement
  • Displays increased absenteeism
  • Makes unwelcomed and/or unexpected appearances
  • Makes inappropriate comments about others or situations
  • Can’t limit his use of alcohol and/or drugs

Lifestyle

• Is easily bored (needs stimulation )
• Leads a parasitic/opportunistic existence
• Shows promiscuous sexual behavior
• Lacks realistic, long-term goals
• Fails to accept personal responsibility
• Has many short-term romantic relationships

Environmental Stressors

• Has increased personal problems (financial, legal, relationship, living arrangements)