Separation Anxiety Disorder

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mental disorder
anxiety disorder
gptkbp:affects adolescents
adults
children
gptkbp:canImpair academic performance
social functioning
occupational functioning
gptkbp:cause social withdrawal
academic difficulties
school refusal
gptkbp:comorbidity gptkb:depression
ADHD
other anxiety disorders
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:DSM-5_criteria
clinical interview
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:autism_spectrum_disorder
gptkb:generalized_anxiety_disorder
gptkb:panic_disorder
gptkbp:DSM-5_code 309.21
gptkbp:duration at least 4 weeks in children
at least 6 months in adults
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:DSM-III
gptkbp:gender more common in females
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Separation Anxiety Disorder
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F93.0
gptkbp:medication gptkb:SSRIs
gptkb:benzodiazepines
gptkbp:onset childhood
adolescence
adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence about 1-2% in adults
about 4% in children
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:attachment_theory
separation anxiety (normal)
gptkbp:riskFactor family history of anxiety
stressful life events
overprotective parenting
gptkbp:symptom distress when anticipating separation
excessive fear of separation
nightmares about separation
physical symptoms when separation occurs
reluctance to go out
worry about losing attachment figures
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:drug
family therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Separation_Anxiety
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7