Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Psychotherapy is the main treatment for separation anxiety disorder.Excessive worry about loved ones getting hurt is a symptom of separation anxiety ...

When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

All kids can feel sad when leaving their parents, but if this persists, it could be separation anxiety. Outbursts, trouble sleeping, and headaches or stomach aches can be signs of separation anxiety.

What is separation anxiety in individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and some tips and strategies to manage it? Reluctance and fear of being separated from the individual's primary caregiver, or ...

The start of the academic year is often a peak time for many student counseling centers. Not surprisingly, many first-year/incoming students seek counseling due to anxiety about moving away from home ...

A new study from the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland screened school-age children for anxiety and examined the efficacy of the Master Your Worries program ...