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Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety
Published on: November 11, 2022
Separation anxiety disorder
Nichole Jurbergs1, Deborah Roth Ledley
1Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Abstract:
SAD is a disorder that can cause a great deal of distress and impairment. Children with the disorder often miss school, as well as many other important social opportunities like playing with friends and participating in extracurricular activities. It is quite likely that, if untreated, SAD can lead to numerous negative psychosocial outcomes. Luckily, effective treatments for SAD are available, including CBT and SSRI pharmacotherapy. Pediatricians can play an important role in identifying SAD and other anxiety disorders and providing parents with information about appropriate treatments.
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