Separation anxiety refers to anxious, nervous, or unpleasant emotional reaction of infants and young children when separated from loved ones. The reaction depends on age of the children. Younger children often cry and hug parents tightly. Older kids often show fear, cry, lie on the ground and refuse to stand up. Separation anxiety is a common mood disorder at childhood. If anxiety lasts for a long time, it has a great impact on children's physical and mental health. Separation anxiety rarely needs treatment.
How is Separation anxiety treated in practice?