5. School Avoidance- How to Help Your Teen Get Back to School

Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents

English - May 18, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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School avoidance affects 5% of children and teens. Many patients are refusing to go to school because of physical symptoms such as headache and stomache which are commonly due to anxiety. Parents often seek medical advice to make sure their children are well and can return to school. Adolescent Medicine expert, Dr. Shanna Garza, reviews what common issues underly school avoidance and how to get help for your child.

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