Tavis is a 21-year-old college junior who has been struggling recently. He and his longtime girlfriend broke up two months ago, and he took this very hard. Travis and his girlfriend had been together for 17 months, and she was his first serious romantic relationship. However, the couple eventually became emotionally distant from one another and mutually decided to split following several arguments. Travis initially seemed fine after the breakup but then became a bit sullen and withdrawn about a week later. He missed a few classes and spent more time in his dorm room and on his computer.

Since the breakup several weeks ago, Travis seems to be getting worse each day. He rarely eats, has trouble sleeping, and stays in bed much of the day. He "zones out" by playing video games, watching television, or staring out the window for hours every day. Travis has lost about 10 pounds recently and looks tired and pale. He has also been drinking alcohol more in recent days. In addition, his classroom attendance has declined significantly, and he is in danger of failing his courses this semester.

Travis says little about the breakup or his feelings. His friends have tried everything they can think of to help him feel better, with no success. Travis generally declines their offers to go out, attend parties, or meet other women. He is not mean-spirited in his refusals to go out but rather just shakes his head. Travis's friends have become worried that Travis might hurt himself, but they cannot be with him all the time. They have decided that Travis should speak with someone at the psychological services center on campus and plan on escorting him there today.

1. Which of Travis's emotional or behavioral problems concern you the most? Why?

2. What do you think Travis should do?