What is Separation Anxiety and how is it treated?

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This content explores separation anxiety in children and adolescents, explaining how it appears at different ages and impacts daily life. It also outlines effective treatments like CBT and exposure therapy, offering valuable insight for parents and caregivers to support children in managing distress and building resilience.

Channel: Anxiety Institute Duration: 0:02:08

Questions

1. What is separation anxiety most often experienced in?

Adolescents Younger children Adults Elderly individuals

2. What is one recommended treatment approach for separation anxiety?

Complete avoidance of separation situations Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with exposure response prevention (ERP) Meditation and yoga Medication only

3. Which of the following is a common sign of separation anxiety in younger children?

Increased physical activity Loss of interest in school subjects Irritability and sleep difficulties Improved appetite

4. What is the goal of exposure response prevention (ERP) in treating separation anxiety?

To encourage the child to avoid caregivers altogether To teach the child to better tolerate distress when separated from a caregiver To eliminate all feelings of discomfort To distract the child with new hobbies

5. How might separation anxiety appear in adolescents?

Ignoring parents' whereabouts Avoiding phone use completely Spending excessive time with friends Calling or texting parents repeatedly to check if they are safe

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