Mental health remains a top college concern
Anna Webster
Issue date: 4/8/08 Section: News
Wolf outlined a procedure for increasing campus safety and bringing BU together to respond to mental health and safety needs, especially in the wake of violent acts, including shootings, robberies and rape.
"Law enforcement right now is more reactive than proactive, and we are working on changing that," Wolf said.
Wolf said it is important to be knowledgeable on "red flag behavior," indicating a student may commit an act of violence. Such behavior includes changes in appetite, sleep schedule, isolating oneself, persistent talk about death or dying, loss of interest and giving away personal possessions.
Knowledge of the law and using resources could be the key to saving lives, Wolf said.
"We need to tell students it is not tattletale-ing," she said. "The life you save could be your own or others'."
Student Health Services Director David McBride said he would rather have people speak out unnecessarily than wait and risk violent behavior.
"We urge people in general to follow their gut and speak up," he said.
"Law enforcement right now is more reactive than proactive, and we are working on changing that," Wolf said.
Wolf said it is important to be knowledgeable on "red flag behavior," indicating a student may commit an act of violence. Such behavior includes changes in appetite, sleep schedule, isolating oneself, persistent talk about death or dying, loss of interest and giving away personal possessions.
Knowledge of the law and using resources could be the key to saving lives, Wolf said.
"We need to tell students it is not tattletale-ing," she said. "The life you save could be your own or others'."
Student Health Services Director David McBride said he would rather have people speak out unnecessarily than wait and risk violent behavior.
"We urge people in general to follow their gut and speak up," he said.
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